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P R O D U C T G U I D E
B R I D G E P O I N T A CT I V E H E A LT H C A R E
LO CATIO N : TO RO NTO, O NTA RIO, CA NA DA

GLA SS TYP E : V RE15-38 , V NE15-63 (P O D IU M)

A RC HITE CT: STA NTEC A RCHITECTU RE (P D C); KP MB A RCHITECTS (P D C ) ;

HD R A RCHITECTU RE (D B FM); D IA MO ND S CHMITT A RCHITECTS (D B FM)

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specific questions regarding architectural glass products,
design considerations, and specification writing.

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8 00. 533. 2080 LO CATIO N : ITHACA , N E W YO R K

GLA SS TYP E : VRE24-38, VNE24-63, DIGITALDISTINCTIONS TM

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GLA ZIN G C O N TRACTO R: W & W GLASS LLC

P HOTO G RA P HE R: MATTHEW CARBONE


CONTENTS

0 01 INTRODUCTION 082 INTERLAYERS

002 COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS 083 VANCEVA COLOR

0 0 6 V I R A C O N N O M E N C L AT U R E 084 A P P L I C AT I O N S

0 07 G L A SS S U B S T R AT E S 086 SIZES

010 H I G H P E R FO R M A N C E C O AT I N G S 088 MONOLITHIC

014 ROOMSIDE LOW-E 092 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

016 S PA N D R E L G L A SS 093 SIZES

020 SILK-SCREEN 094 RESOURCES

030 D I G I TA L D I S T I N CT I O N S 098 GLASS SAMPLES

034 H E AT T R E AT M E N T 098 MOBILE APP

0 3 6 HOLES 099 E D U C AT I O N A L R E S O U R C E S

0 3 9 NOTCHES 100 G L A SS S P E C I F I C AT I O N

040 EDGEWORK 11 6 Q U A L I T Y S TA N D A R D S

042 S H A P E S & PAT T E R N C U T S 11 8 GLAZING GUIDELINES

046 I N S U L AT I N G 121 GLOSSARY

050 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 126 WARRANTY

0 51 PRODUCT COMPONENTS 127 T R A D E M A R K S & PAT E N T S

052 S TA N D A R D I N S U L AT I N G G L A SS 128 P E R FO R M A N C E D ATA

053 I N S U L AT I N G L A M I N AT E D 132 V I R A C O N N O M E N C L AT U R E

056 L A M I N AT E D I N S U L AT I N G 133 C O AT I N G P E R FO R M A N C E C H A R T

058 D O U B L E L A M I N AT E D I N S U L AT I N G 134 I N S U L AT I N G

0 6 0 T R I P L E I N S U L AT I N G 140 I N S U L A T I N G R O O M S I D E L O W - E

062 CLEARPOINT 141 I N S U L AT I N G L A M I N AT E D

064 S PAC E R S 14 4 T R I P L E I N S U L AT I N G

0 6 9 SILICONE 146 SILK-SCREEN

070 S PAC E R F I L L 1 51 L A M I N AT E D

072 SIZES 1 57 L A M I N AT E D R O O M S I D E LO W - E

076 L A M I N AT E D 158 MONOLITHIC

080 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 160 A C O U S T I C A L D ATA

0 81 CYBERSHIELD 168 PHOTOGRAPHY INDEX


L E T T E R TO O U R VA LU E D PA R T N E R S

Thank you very much for your interest in Viracons architectural glass products and services.
We hope you find this product guide to be a helpful resource.

At Viracon, we strive to set the industry standard for finished product quality in the widest
variety of customizable options that you can find in North America. We package our products
with extremely deep technical expertise derived from our work on many of the worlds most
distinctive commercial buildings over the last several decades. Our unique position as both
a glass coatings and glass fabrication leader reduces your risk, greatly increases your design
flexibility, and allows glass products and services sourced from Viracon to be visibly better.

We would be very grateful for the opportunity to support you on your next project. Please
call your local Viracon glass expert or contact one of our architectural design staff at
800.533.2080 to learn more.

Warm regards,

Kelly Schuller
President

535 MISSION
LO CATI ON : SAN F R ANCIS CO, CALIFORN IA

G LASS TY PE : VR E1- 54

A R C HI TE CT: HOK

G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: ARCH IT E CT URAL G LAS S & ALUMIN UM

P H OTOGRAPHE R: GR EG WE ST
G R E AT B U I L D I N G S
D E S E R V E G R E AT G L A S S .

Architects and glazing contractors throughout the world turn to


Viracon every day for innovative design solutions, proven products,
professional services, and trusted advice. For more than 40 years
weve built a reputation as a single source architectural glass
fabricator you can rely on. From imaginative aesthetics to strict
performance requirements and critical budget demands, Viracon
can help you meet your project objectives. Our success is the
direct result of our customers success and is proudly reflected in
the many great buildings Viracon has been part of.

The extraordinary vision you embrace for each of your projects


deserves only the highest quality of architectural glass
available. Our commitment to provide glass solutions within
budget and on time ensures you will successfully meet and
exceed your clients needs.

MISSION STATEMENT
We deliver the highest quality, widest variety of customized
architectural glass solutions for the creation of distinctive
commercial buildings around the world.

ABOUT VIRACON
Viracon is based in Owatonna, Minnesota and has facilities in
Statesboro, Georgia, St. George, Utah, and Nazar Paulista, Brazil.
All four facilities fabricate high-performance glass products as an
international company of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Apogee is a
EIGHTH AND MAIN leading fabricator, distributor and installer of value-added glass
LO CATI ON : B OI SE, I DAH O products and systems. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the Apogee
G LASS TY PE : VE6- 4 2, V E 1-42 stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol APOG.
A R C HI TE CT: C TA AR C HIT E CTS E N G IN E E RS (ARCH IT E CT OF RE CO RD );

B A BC OC K DESI GN GR OU P (D E S IG N ARCH IT E CT )

G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: D &A GLAS S COMPAN Y, IN C.;

WAUSAU W I NDOW AND WALL

P H OTOGRAPHE R: M A RC WALT E RS
COMPON
ENHANC
ENTS &
EMENTS
COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS
HOW TO TURN
ORDINARY GLASS INTO
EXTRAORDINARY GLASS.

C O MP O N E N TS & E N HA NCE ME N TS
HI G HL I G HTS

006 VIRAC ON NOME NC LATU RE

007 GLAS S S U BS TRATE S

01 0 H IGH P E RF ORMANC E C OATI N GS

014 ROOMS ID E TM LOW-E

016 S P AND RE L GLAS S

020 S ILK-S C RE E N
THE RESIDENCES AT CITYCENTER
LO CATI ON : WASHI NGTO N , D.C.
030 D IGITALD IS TINC TIONS TM
G LASS TY PE : VE1 - 2M , VE 3-2 M

A R C HI TE CT: F OSTER + PART N E RS

G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: H ARMON , IN C. 034 H E AT TRE ATME NT

P H OTOGRAPHE R: ANN E G U MME RS ON

036 H OLE S

039 NOTC H E S
CARPENTERS UNION INTERNATIONAL TRAINING
CENTER (ITC) PHASE V (PREVIOUS)
LO CATI ON : L AS VEGAS, N E VADA 04 0 E D GE WORK

G LASS TY PE : VNE24 - 63

A R C HI TE CT: CAR L I L E C OATS WORT H ARCH IT E CTS 04 2 S H AP E S & P ATTE RN C U TS


G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: QUAN T UM GLAS S & MIRROR

P H OTOGRAPHE R: C OURT E SY CARLILE COATS WORT H ARCH IT ECTS ; RMA P HOTO GRA P HY

VIRACO N // 005
VIRACON NOMENCLATURE

V I R A C O N N O M E N C L AT U R E

Viracon utilizes an alphanumeric code for each coated glass product. The code designates the coating as well as the glass
substrate the coating is applied to. This nomenclature is meant to aid in specifying our fabricated glass products however it is
not enough on its own to clearly identify the full glass unit. In a specification, it is important to include the Viracon nomenclature
along with an outline including each component of the glass unit.

The first portion of the code represents the coating family. Within each family, the coatings available have varying degrees of
light transmittance. In our nomenclature, this is represented by the number following the dash.

Outboard Glass Transmittance


Coating Type
Substrate of Coating

VE 1 - 85

The number between the Viracon coating family and the nominal light transmittance of the coating is the outboard glass color
that the coating is applied to. In this example, VE-85 is the coating and VE1-85 is the VE-85 coating applied to clear glass.

EXAMPLE SPECIFICATION
1. 1 VE1-85 Insulating Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: 1/4 Clear Heat Strengthened
b. Coating: VE-85 on #2 Surface
c. Space: 1/2 aluminum, black, air filled
d. Silicone: black
e. Interior Glass Ply: 1/4 Clear Heat Strengthened
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance: 76%
b. Exterior (Vis-Out) Reflectance: 12%
c. Winter U-Value: 0.31
d. Summer U-Value: 0.29
e. Shading Coefficient: 0.63
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.54
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio: 1.41

R eference 08 80 00 Recommended Specification on pages 100-114.

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GLASS SUBSTRATES

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


G L A S S S U B S T R AT E S

Glass substrates are the individual plies of glass used AVAILABLE COLORS
to fabricate glass units and may also be referred to as
float glass, raw glass or glass lites. Glass substrate options
include clear, tinted and low iron.

Clear is the most commonly specified glass substrate


and has a slight green tint. In applications where
designers wish to reduce the green tint, low iron glass is 1=Clear 2=Green 3=Gray 4=Bronze

often specified in place of clear glass.

Low iron is a type of float glass manufactured with less


iron than standard clear glass. With this reduction in iron
content, the green hue is reduced.

6=Blue Green 7=Azuria 8=EverGreen 11=Arctic Blue


Tinted glass is available in an assortment of colors
and light transmission levels. In addition to providing a
specific appearance, tinted glass has the added benefit
of improving performance.

Viracons glass substrate offering includes clear glass,


13=Starphire 19=CrystalGray 24=Optiwhite 26=Solarblue
two low iron glass substrates and a variety of tinted (low iron) (low iron)
glass options. Each substrate is available in a variety of
thicknesses and can have Viracons reflective or Low-E
coatings applied.

Viracon also offers a few specialty glass substrates


which have been developed for limited use in specific 27=Pacifica 29=Graphite Blue
applications. Due to their unique characteristics,
specialty glass substrates cannot be combined with
Viracons reflective or Low-E coatings.

The specific glass substrate needed for a given


project is typically dictated by a required solar
performance or a desired appearance.

GLASS SUBSTRATE THICKNESS


All glass substrates are available 1/4 (6mm) thick. Clear and each of the low iron substrates are also available in thicknesses
of 3/16 (5mm), 5/16 (8mm) and 3/8 (10mm). For tinted substrates, specialty substrates or other thicknesses of clear or low iron
glass substrates, please check with Viracon for availability.

VIRA CO N // 007
VIRACO
GLASS SUBSTRATES

G L A S S S U B S T R AT E S

S P E C I A LT Y G L A S S S U B S T R AT E S
Viracons specialty glass substrates are not available with a Viracon coating applied, so they are not given a numerical code.
When specifying a specialty glass substrate, the full substrate name should be included in the specification. Contact Viracon
for more information about these specialty glass substrates.

VELOUR ACID ETCHED GLASS


For a translucent appearance in an application where solar performance requirements are minimal, Viracon offers an acid
etched glass substrate. This specialty substrate has a single acid etched surface which can be used for interior or exterior
applications. Velour acid etched glass cannot be used in a glass unit with a coating. Viracon offers a simulated acid-etched
glass for applications where a reflective or Low-E coating is desired.

OPTIVIEW ANTI-REFLECTIVE GLASS


This specialty glass substrate has 5% exterior reflectance. When compared to clear glass with 8% exterior reflectance,
OptiView is a practical choice for retail storefronts or other applications where minimizing exterior reflectance is a necessity.
OptiView can also be laminated with the anti-reflective surfaces facing outward to provide a glass unit with 2% exterior and 2%
interior reflectance.

CONNEXTIONS
LOCATI ON: ORLAN DO, FLORIDA // GL ASS TYPE : V RE26-38 // A RC HITE CT: L ITTL E D IV ERS IFIED A RCHITECTU RA L CO NS U LTING

GL AZING CONTRACTOR: KE LLE Y & S O N GL AS S S ERV ICE // P HOTO GRA P HE R: B EN TA NNER

008 V IR A C O N / / C O M PO NENT S & ENHANCEMENT S


GLASS SUBSTRATES

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


G L A S S S U B S T R AT E LO C AT I O N

1" VRE2-54 INSULATING 1" VRE1-54/GREEN INSULATING I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S


1/4" (6mm) green with VRE-54 #2 1/4 (6mm) clear with VRE-54 #2
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace 1/2 (13.2mm) airspace
In units with multiple glass plies, it
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4 (6mm) green is important to specify the specific
glass substrate for each ply. When
a tinted glass substrate is selected,
VR E-54 #2 VRE -54 #2 typically only one ply of the fabricated
glass unit is tinted while the other ply
remains clear. The tinted ply should
be placed to the exterior to reduce
solar heat gain.

VLT 40% VLT 40%


Winter u-value 0.30 Winter u-value 0.30
Summer u-value 0.27 Summer u-value 0.27
SHGC 0.24 SHGC 0.29

9/16" VLE2-70 LAMINATED 9/16" VLE1-70/GREEN LAMINATED L A M I N AT E D G L A S S


1/4" (6mm) green with VLE-70 #2 1/4 (6mm) clear with VLE-70 #2 One exception is laminated glass.
.060 clear PVB .060 clear PVB
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4 (6mm) green
Since there is no airspace to keep
the heat absorbed by the tinted
exterior ply from re-radiating into
VL E-70 #2 VLE -70 #2
the building, the solar heat gain can
be improved by moving the tinted ply
to the inboard. This improvement
happens when the clear coated
outboard with high solar reflectance
is placed in front of the tinted glass.

VLT 57% VLT 57%


Winter u-value 0.96 Winter u-value 0.96
Summer u-value 0.87 Summer u-value 0.87
SHGC 0.44 SHGC 0.37

VIRACO N // 009
HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS

H I G H P E R F O R M A N C E C O AT I N G S

Coatings are thin layers of metal applied to glass to improve solar performance. The first coatings utilized on building facades were
reflective coatings which provide a mirror-like appearance and reduce solar heat gain by reflecting the suns energy away from the building.

Today, the most popular coatings applied to glass are low-emissivity (Low-E) coatings. Coatings with low-emissivity properties
have low heat transfer properties and offer higher light transmission than traditional reflective coatings.

Viracon offers a broad selection of both reflective and Low-E coatings. Our coatings can be applied to clear or tinted glass substrates. In
addition, a silk-screen pattern can be applied to the same surface as the coating for excellent solar performance and appearance.

The specific coating needed for a given project is typically dictated by a required solar performance or a desired appearance.

Coating Type Low-E

Viracon Coating
Family VE VRE VUE VNE VLE VS VP

85 65 50 63 70 20 22
Nominal light 2M 59 40 57 14 18
transmittance 48 54 30 51 08 13
available within
each family 45 46 47
42 38 39

S U R FA C E D E S I G N AT I O N
When describing glass products there are industry standard recommended surface designations. Each ply of glass has two
surfaces. The surface to the exterior of the building is referred to as surface #1, the back of this glass ply is surface #2. For
glass units with multiple glass plies, there could be 6 or more surfaces.

#3 #3
#3
#1 #1 #4 #1 #4
#4
#5 #5

#2 #2 #2
#6 #6

I N SULATING I NS U LAT I NG T RI P LE
LAMI NAT E D I NS U LAT I NG

010 V IR A C O N / / C O M PO NENT S & ENHANCEMENT S


HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


C O AT I N G LO C AT I O N
For cooling dominated buildings, the best solar performance is achieved when the coating is C O ATI N G
applied to the #2 surface, therefore Viracon coatings are located on the #2 surface. ON #2 SURFACE

V I S U A L E X A M P L E O F V I R A C O N C O AT I N G S O N LO W I R O N G L A S S
Reflected color: The color one experiences when looking at the glass from the exterior of the building.
Transmitted color: The color one sees looking through the glass when there is something behind the glass, such as blinds/shades.

R ef l ec ted T r ansmit t ed Reflect ed Transmit t ed R e fl e ct e d T ra n s mit t e d Re fl e ct e d T ra n s mit t e d R e fl e ct e d Tr a nsm i tte d


Col or Col or Color Color C ol or C o l or C o l or C o l or C ol or Color

VE 24-85 VE 2 4 -2 M VE 24-48 VE 24-45 VE 24- 42

R ef l ected Tr ansmit t ed Reflect ed Transmit t ed Re fl e ct e d T ra n s mit t e d Re fl e ct e d T ran s mit t e d R e fl e ct e d Tr a nsm i tte d


Col or Col or Color Color C o l or C o l or C o l or C ol or C o l or Color

VRE 24-65 VRE 2 4 -5 9 VR E 24-54 VR E 24-46 VR E 24- 38

Ref l ected T r ans mit t ed Reflect ed Transmit t ed R e fl e ct e d Tra n s mit t e d Re fl e ct e d Tran s mit t e d Re fl e ct e d Tr a nsm i tte d
Col or Col o r Color Color C ol or C o l or C o l or C o l or C ol or Color

VUE 24-50 VU E 2 4 -4 0 VUE 24-30 VN E 24-63 VL E 24- 70

Ref l ec ted T r ans mit t ed Reflect ed Transmit t ed R e fl e ct e d T ran s mit t e d Re fl e ct e d Tran s mit t e d Re fl e ct e d Tr a nsm i tte d
Col or Col or Color Color C ol or C o l or C o l or C o l or C ol or Color

V LE 2 4 - 5 7 VLE 2 4 -5 1 VL E 24-47 VL E 24-39 VS 24 - 08

Ref l ec ted T r ansmit t ed Reflect ed Transmit t ed R e fl e ct e d T ran s mit t e d Re fl e ct e d T ran s mit t e d Re fl e ct e d T r a nsm i tte d
Col or Col or Color Color C ol or C o l or C ol or C o l or C o l or Color

VS 24-14 VS 2 4 -2 0 VP 24-13 VP 24-18 VP 24- 22

VIRACO N // 011
HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS

C O AT I N G AVA I L A B I L I T Y B Y P R O D U CT C O N F I G U R AT I O N

Configurations

1-5/16 1-5/8 Double


1-5/16 Laminated Insulating Laminated Insulating
1/4" 9/16" 1" Insulating 1-3/4 Triple
Coatings Monolithic Laminated Insulating Laminated (Coating #2) (Coating #4) Insulating (Coating #2) (Coating #4)
VE-42 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
VE-45 YES YES YES
VE-48 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
VE-2M YES YES YES
VE-85 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
VLE-39 YES YES YES
VLE-47 YES YES YES
VLE-51 YES YES YES
VLE-57 YES YES YES
VLE-70 YES YES YES
VNE-63 YES YES YES
VRE-38 YES YES YES YES YES
VRE-46 YES YES YES YES YES
VRE-54 YES YES YES YES YES
VRE-59 YES YES YES YES YES
VRE-65 YES YES YES YES YES
VP-13 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
VP-18 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
VP-22 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
VS-08 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
VS-14 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
VS-20 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
VUE-30 YES YES YES YES YES
VUE-40 YES YES YES YES YES
VUE-50 YES YES YES YES YES

All laminated glass shown here uses a PVB interlayer, see Coating Availability for Laminated Configuration for interlayers other than PVB. Refer to page 006 for Viracon
Nomenclature information.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


C O AT I N G AVA I L A B I L I T Y F O R L A M I N AT E D C O N F I G U R AT I O N

Coating Availability for Laminated Configuration with an Interlayer other than PVB

Saflex
SilentGlass Vanceva
Coatings Acoustic SentryGlas StormGuard Vanceva Storm Color*
VE-42 YES YES YES YES
VE-45
VE-48 YES YES YES YES
VE-2M
VE-85 YES YES YES
VLE-39 YES YES YES
VLE-47 YES YES YES
VLE-51 YES YES YES
VLE-57 YES YES YES
VLE-70 YES YES YES
VNE-63
VRE-38
VRE-46
VRE-54
VRE-59
VRE-65
VP-13 YES YES YES YES
VP-18 YES YES YES YES
VP-22 YES YES YES YES
VS-08 YES YES YES YES
VS-14 YES YES YES YES
VS-20 YES YES YES YES
VUE-30
VUE-40
VUE-50

*Due to coating and Vanceva Color base interlayer properties, a clear PVB interlayer must be placed between the coating and the colored interlayer.

VIRACO N // 013
ROOMSIDE LOW-E

ROOMSIDE LOW-E

I N T E R I O R S U R FA C E C O AT I N G
Viracons RoomSide Low-E is an interior surface coating designed to improve the u-value of an insulating or laminated glass
unit. The coating works by reflecting indoor heat back into the room and improving thermal efficiency.

The RoomSide Low-E coating is supplied to the interior surface side of the glass unit; number 4 surface of an insulating or
laminated glass unit and number 6 surface of an insulating laminated, laminated insulating or triple insulating glass unit.

Coa t i n g #2 C oa t ing # 2

R o o m Sid e
TM
RoomS id e TM
Lo w-E # 4 Low - E #4

IN S U L A T IN G GLASS LAMI NAT E D GLAS S

FAENA HOUSE
SAXONY HOTEL (RENOVATION)
LOCATION: MIAMI BE ACH , FLO RIDA // GLA SS TYP E : V E1-4 2, RO O MS ID E T M LOW-E

ARCHI TE CT: FOST E R + PART N E RS ; RE VU E LTA (COLLABO RATING A RCHITECT); REM KO O L HA AS (SA XO NY RENOVATIO N D ES IGN A RCHITE C T )

GL AZING CONTRACTOR: P E RMAST EEL ISA NO RTH A MERICA CO RP. // P HOTO GRA P HE R: J O HN B RICE

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COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS
An insulating glass unit consisting of a RoomSide Low-E coating on the number 4 surface in combination with a high
performance coating on the number 2 surface and an argon fill can offer comparable u-value performance to a triple insulating
unit without the additional expense.

1" VUE1-50 INSULATING 1" VUE1-50 INSULATING WITH ROOMSIDE LOW-E 1 3/4" VUE1-50 TRIPLE INSULATING
1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-50 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-50 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-50 #2
1/2" (13.2mm) Argon filled space 1/2" (13.2mm) Argon filled space 1/2" (13.2mm) Argon filled space
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear with RoomSideTM Low-E #4 1/4" (6mm) clear
1/2 (13.2mm) Argon filled space
1/4 (6mm) clear

V UE-50 # 2 VU E - 5 0 # 2 VU E-50 #2

RoomS ide TM
Low - E # 4

VLT 48% VLT 48% VLT 43%


Winter u-value 0.25 Winter u-value 0.20 Winter u-value 0.18
Summer u-value 0.20 Summer u-value 0.17 Summer u-value 0.17
SHGC 0.25 SHGC 0.24 SHGC 0.22

SKYSONG3
ASU SCOTTSDALE
INNOVATION CENTER
LOCATION: SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

GLASS TYPE: VUE1-30, VUE1-50

ARCHITECT: BUTLER DESIGN GROUP

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: KOVACH INC.

PHOTOGRAPHER: COURTESY ASU

VIRACO N // 015
SPANDREL GLASS

S PA N D R E L G L A SS

Spandrel is the panel(s) of a wall located between vision areas of windows, which conceal structural columns, floors and shear walls.

For spandrel applications Viracon offers Viraspan TM , a factory-applied, fire-fused ceramic frit paint for use with monolithic or
insulating glass and in some laminated glass configurations.

A high performance coating on the #2 surface of the laminate is required for units composed with full coverage Viraspan on
the #4 surface.

Viracon uses only lead free ceramic frit paints, which are environmentally friendly. A proven performer, Viraspan ceramic frit
paints are the product of choice for color consistency, durability, cost control and long life.

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The above colors are for comparison purposes only. Actual samples should be viewed for final product selection.

HUB GROUP CORPORATE


HEADQUARTERS
LO CATIO N : OA K B RO O K, IL L INO I S

G LA SS TYP E : V NE1-63, S PA ND R E L

A RC HITE CT: S O LO MO N CO RDWE L L BU E N Z

G LA ZIN G C O N TRACTO R: HA RMO N , I N C .

P HOTO G RA P HE R: HA RMO N, T H Y R A N E L S O N

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SPANDREL GLASS

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


S PA N D R E L G L A SS
A P P L I C AT I O N S
VISION
G L ASS The proper application for ceramic fritted
spandrel glass is to install it in an opening that
has a uniformly colored insulation or back-pan
that eliminates the possibility of read-through
or viewing the glass in transmission. When
INS U LATION
done properly, the glass may only be viewed
from the exterior of the building, with daylight
reflecting from the glass surface.
AIRS P AC E
(1 MIN)

S P AND RE L
GLAS S

VIS ION
GLAS S

Spandrel Glass is not for vision wall areas

Viracons ceramic frit spandrel glass products are to be glazed against a


uniform, opaque background. We do not recommend that they be used in any
application where they can be viewed with daylight or artificial light on the
opposite side such as interior partitions, mechanical rooms, screen walls or
glazing in a parking garage.

Glass by its nature is highly transparent and it is impossible to make it


uniformly opaque. The application of the ceramic frit to the glass surface
is achieved by conveying the glass under a rubber application roller. The
application of the frit to the glass surface results in striations from the roll
that are highly visible when viewing the glass in transmission (with light on
the opposite side).

VIRACO N // 017
SPANDREL GLASS

S PA N D R E L G L A SS P E R FO R M A N C E
Winter and summer u-values are the performance values available for spandrel glazing. The u-values for spandrel glazing are
the same as the corresponding vision unit. Ceramic frit does not affect u-value performance.

1" VE1-48 INSULATING 1" VE1-48 INSULATING SPANDREL


1/4" (6mm) clear with VE-48 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VE-48 #2
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace 1/2" (13.2mm) airspace
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear with ViraspanTM V903 #4

VE-48 #2 VE -48 #2

V I RASPAN TM
V903 #4

VLT 47% Winter u-value 0.31


Winter u-value 0.31 Summer u-value 0.29
Summer u-value 0.29
SHGC 0.37

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COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


M ATC H I N G S PA N D R E L A N D V I S I O N A R E A S
Often a project may require spandrel glass to harmonize with the vision areas of your building. However, this is sometimes difficult
to achieve when high-light transmitting or low-reflective glass types are used. Low-light transmitting and high-reflective glass
types provide the least contrast between vision and spandrel areas. Variable sky conditions can also influence our perception. On
a bright, sunny day, the exterior light intensity is approximately 50 to 100 times greater than the interior lighting level.

When viewing the glass from the outside, the dominant visual characteristic is the exterior reflection. On gray, overcast days, a
greater visual disparity is created between vision and spandrel areas due to the transparency of the vision glass and the perception
of depth created by interior lighting. The non-vision areas tend to look flat and two-dimensional by contrast. By keeping the vision
and spandrel glass construction similar (the same exterior glass color, coating, etc.) the contrast can be minimized under various
lighting conditions. Viracon recommends using a neutral colored ceramic frit on the fourth (#4) surface.

Viracon recommends viewing glass samples or full-size mockups to match vision and spandrel glass areas when the visible
light transmission of the vision glass exceeds 14 percent.

BBVA COMPASS PLAZA


LO CATIO N : HO U STO N, TEX AS

GLA SS TYP E : V RE1-4 6, V NE24 -63, V NE1-63, S PA ND REL

A RC HITE CT: HKS , INC.

GLA ZIN G C O N TRACTO R: JA MCO

P HOTO GRA P HE R: V IRACO N, HA NNA H HEMBY (P GP )

M O I R PAT T E R N
Moir is an optical phenomenon that may present itself as a wavy, rippled or circular pattern under certain conditions.
Moir patterns can be created whenever one semi-transparent object with a repetitive pattern is placed over another. The
moir pattern is not a glass defect, but rather a pattern in the image formed by the eye. For additional information, please
review Viracons Moir Pattern Tech Talk on our website at viracon.com.

VIRACO N // 019
SILK-SCREEN

SILK-SCREEN

Silk-screening ceramic frit onto glass lets a designer create a subtle or bold look for a building-using patterns and color.
Silk-screened glass improves solar control performance and can be combined with clear or tinted glass substrates, as well as
with high-performance coatings to reduce glare and decrease solar transmission.

The first step in silk-screening involves washing the annealed glass. Then, the ceramic frit paint is applied to one side of the
glass. Next, it is fired within a tempering furnace and the frit is permanently bonded to the glass. The glass must be heat
strengthened or fully tempered to prevent glass breakage due to thermal stresses under sunlit applications.

When designing with silk-screen patterns, it is important to select the pattern (screen), select the color for the pattern and
identify the pattern orientation.

S ILK-S C RE E N #2

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COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS

AMAZON VULCAN BLOCK 26 & 32


LOCATION: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON // GLASS TYPE: VE1-2M, CUSTOM SILK-SCREEN // ARCHITECT: LMN ARCHITECTS

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: ALL NEW GLASS INC. // PHOTOGRAPHER: DALE LANG

VIRACO N // 021
SILK-SCREEN

S I L K - S C R E E N PAT T E R N S
Viracon offers a variety of standard Viraspan Design patterns as well as the ability to customize a faade using your own Viraspan
Design Original.

V I R A S PA N D E S I G N

20% COVERAGE

SCREEN 2256 SCREEN 5065


1/8 LINES - 1/2 SPACE 1/8 DOTS

30% COVERAGE

SCREEN 2973 SCREEN 5959


1/8 LINES - 9/32 SPACE 1/8 DOTS

40% COVERAGE

SCREEN 2030 SCREEN 5006 SCREEN 6017


1/8 LINES - 3/16 SPACE 1/8 DOTS

50% COVERAGE

SCREEN 2002 SCREEN 2013 SCREEN 2032 SCREEN 2050


1/8 LINES - 1/8 SPACE 1 LINES - 1 SPACE 1/2 LINES - 1/2 SPACE 1/4 LINES - 1/4 SPACE

SCREEN 5960 SCREEN 6002


1/4 DOTS

60% COVERAGE

SCREEN 2604 SCREEN 5023 SCREEN 5961 SCREEN 6019


1/8 LINES - 3/32 SPACE 1/8 HOLES 7/16 DOTS

70% COVERAGE

SCREEN 6015

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SILK-SCREEN

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


V I R A S PA N D E S I G N - O R I G I N A L
Borders, graduations or custom patterns you design.

BORDERS
Borders
OF ANY of
any kind
KIND

Example of
EXAMPLE OF
partial dots
PARTIAL
I.E.i.e.1/8
1/8 Dots
DOTS with
WITH I.E.i.e.1/8
1/8DOTS
Dots with
WITH No
NOPartial
PARTIALDots/Holes
DOTS DOTS
Solid Border Clear Border Allowed
SOLID BORDER CLEAR BORDER HOLES ALLOWED

Graduated Patterns
GRADUATED
VPATTERNS WITH CustomPATTERNS
CUSTOM Patterns
that require centering
PATTERNS DEFINED DETAIL
THAT REQUIRE
CENTERING

DNV GL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE


LOCATION: SINGAPORE // GLASS TYPE: VLE26-39, CUSTOM SILK-SCREEN // ARCHITECT: DCA ARCHITECTS PTE LTD

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: POSITIVE ENGINEERING PTE LTD // PHOTOGRAPHER: VIRACON, JJ HAN

VIRACO N // 023
SILK-SCREEN

V I R A S PA N TM C O L O R O P T I O N S
Viracon uses only lead free ceramic frit paints, which are environmentally friendly, to apply the silk-screen pattern onto the
glass surface. A proven performer, Viraspan ceramic frit paints are the product of choice for color consistency, durability, cost
control and long life. For silk-screen applications, Viracon offers translucent and opaque* ceramic frit color options.

*Opaque is defined as when the products are viewed in reflection with an opaque uniform background.

V I R A S PA N O PAQ U E F R I T V I R A S PA N T R A N S LU C E N T F R I T

HIG H-O PACIT Y WHIT E V175

EVER G R EEN V902

BL ACK V907 YE LLOW MOON V1091

DAR K G R AY V901
S P IC E V1090

S UBDUED G R AY V903
BLU E F ROS T V1089

G R AY V908

S AGE GRE E N V1088


WAR M G R AY V933

F OG GRAY V1087
MEDIUM G R AY V948

DAR K BR O NZE V900 S IMU LATE D S AND BLAS T V1086

BR O NZE V904
S IMU LATE D AC ID -E TC H V1085

S UBDUED BR O NZE V905

BL UE V911
WIT HO UT VI RAS P AN V1085 V1086

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SILK-SCREEN

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


S I L K - S C R E E N O R I E N TAT I O N
Pattern placement, aka orientation, must also be considered when specifying silk-screened glass and should be included
in the drawings if you are using a line pattern or for all other patterns if a specific orientation is required.

S TA N D A R D O R I E N TAT I O N

DOT PATTERNS LINE PATTERNS


The dot pattern starts at the base dimension and runs off The dot pattern is vertical or horizontal and starts with
the edges of the glass. Partial dots/holes are acceptable either a line or space.
with standard dot pattern orientation.

When a line pattern is specified, answers to the following


questions should be included in the specifications:

1. Will the lines be vertical or horizontal?


2. Which edge will the pattern start on?
3. Will the pattern start with a line or space?

DESIGN - PLUS ORIENTATION


A Viraspan Design pattern with requirements beyond standard orientation.

i.e. Line pattern


i.e. Pattern centered on
i.e. Begin on bottom half center line with
pattern 1 from of lite only. pattern running
bottom edge. off the edges.

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SILK-SCREEN

SILK-SCREEN PERFORMANCE
Viracon recommends applying the silk-screen pattern to the second (#2) surface for optimum solar performance. The Low-E
or reflective coating can be applied to the same surface as the silk-screen pattern.

1" VE1-85 INSULATING SILK-SCREEN 1" VE1-85 INSULATING SILK-SCREEN


1/4" (6mm) clear with VE-85 and 50% coverage, V175 White #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VE-85 #2
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace 1/2" (13.2mm) airspace
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear with 50% coverage, V175 White #3

VE -85 #2
VE-85 AND
SIL K -SCR EEN #2

S ILK- SCREEN # 3

VLT 47% VLT 47%


Winter u-value 0.31 Winter u-value 0.31
Summer u-value 0.29 Summer u-value 0.29
SHGC 0.37 SHGC 0.42

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SILK-SCREEN

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


SPECIFYING SILK-SCREEN GLASS
When specifying silk-screened glass, include the pattern, color and orientation in the overall glass composition. If it is not
practical to describe the orientation in the specification, a drawing should be referenced to clearly identify orientation.

E X A M P L E S P E C I F I C AT I O N

1. 1 VRE1-59 INSULATING COATED SILK-SCREENED GLASS AS MANUFACTURED BY VIRACON


a. Exterior Glass Ply: 1/4 Clear HS
b. Ceramic Frit: V933 Warm Gray on #2 Surface
c. Pattern: Viraspan Design Screen 5959 lines
d. Orientation: Horizontal lines, starting at the top with a line
e. Coating: VRE-59 on #2 Surface
f. Airspace: 1/2 aluminum, black painted
g. Silicone: black
h. Interior Glass Ply: 1/4 Clear HS

2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
a. Visible Light Transmittance: 39%
b. Exterior (Vis-Out) Reflectance: 25%
c. Winter U-Value: 0.30
d. Summer U-Value: 0.27
e. Shading Coefficient: 0.31
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.27
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio: 1.44

ORCHARD TRIMBLE
LOCATION: SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA

GLASS TYPE: VNE1-63, CUSTOM SILK-SCREEN


ARCHITECT: STUDIO G ARCHITECTS

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: USA ALL GLASS INC.

PHOTOGRAPHER: VIRACON, RYAN HOFFMAN

VIRACO N // 027
SILK-SCREEN

SILK-SCREEN DESIGN GUIDELINES


Silk-screen patterns may be applied to any surface except the exterior (#1) surface. Viracon recommends applying the silk-screen
pattern to the #2 surface for optimal performance. See silk-screen performance for additional information.

PATTERNS
1/16 minimum dot, pixel or space

COVERAGE
For coverage options, refer to ceramic frit coverage rules on the following page.

DUAL SURFACE PATTERNS


Due to moir pattern potential and manufacturing tolerances, dual surface silk-screen patterns (typically requested as #2 and #3
surface) are not recommended.

Viracons Dual Surface Silk-screen Pattern Disclaimer must be signed before Viracon is able to provide any dual surface pattern samples.

A full size mock-up or signed waiver is required before glass is ordered.

Any other requests for a dual surface pattern must be reviewed by Viracons Technical Services and Manufacturing Departments.

For information regarding design restrictions, please visit viracon.com.

TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER, JOINT USE LIBRARY


LOCATION: VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA // GLASS TYPE: VNE1-63, VE1-2M, VE1-85, CUSTOM SILK-SCREEN // ARCHITECT: RRMM ARCHITECTS

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: WALKER & LABERGE CO. INC. // PHOTOGRAPHER: COURTESY WALKER & LABERGE CO. INC.

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COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


CERAMIC FRIT COVERAGE RULES
All maximums listed are for any one square foot area of a glass unit.

Type Color Coverage

Silk-screen pattern Opaque, except V175 White 60% Maximum

Silk-screen pattern V175 High Opacity White 80% Maximum

Silk-screen pattern Translucent 80% Maximum

Full coverage translucent frit**


Translucent 100%
(Frosted, non-pattern)

Spandrel Opaque 100%

**Not available for interior applications and not available with coatings on the same surface. Also, when translucent frit is used as full coverage, inherent characteristics
may make this product unsuitable for vision areas. These characteristics include slight variations in color and uniformity, pinholes or streaks.

When considering translucent frits for spandrel applications note that these areas may be prone to condensation formation on interior
glass surfaces. Over time, this may result in a visible film formation. Therefore, consideration must be given to the suitability of these
products in spandrel applications. For these applications, the translucent frit may only be applied to non-exposed surfaces.

See silk-screen inspection guidelines and manufacturing tolerances on page 117 for additional information.

M O I R PAT T E R N
Moir is an optical phenomenon that may present itself as a wavy, rippled or circular pattern under certain conditions. Moir patterns
can be created whenever one semi-transparent object with a repetitive pattern is placed over another. The moir pattern is not a glass
defect, but created when the images do not align. For additional information, please review Viracons Moir Pattern Tech Talk on our
website viracon.com.

VIRACO N // 029
DigitalDistinctions

D I G I TA L D I S T I N CT I O N S

The great possibilities of architectural design are now even more possible. DigitalDistinctions by Viracon combines the durability of
ceramic inks with the versatility of digital printing into one proven solution for all glass-printing applications. A stunning technology
thats as beautiful and imaginative as it is functional.

DESIGN WITHOUT LIMITS


DigitalDistinctions by Viracon finally removes the limitations of screen-printing. Now, you can print a vast number of colors on
glass with complete predictability, repeatability and ceramic ink durability. Plus, youll enjoy the benefits of greater UV resistance,
transparency, and scratch resistance, while applying Viracons solar control coatings directly over the digital image.

The artistic possibilities of DigitalDistinctions would mean nothing if it didnt also meet or exceed functionality requirements. In fact,
digital in-glass printing enhances the functionality of glass and the energy performance of your building by optimizing light diffusion and
transmission, energy efficiency, solar control and the support of carbon emission reduction. Functionality has never looked this good.

M U L T I- C O LO R IMAG ES C U S TOM D E S IGNS MU LTI-C OLOR P ATTERN S

WHY ARCHITECTS CHOOSE


DIGITALDISTINCTIONS BY VIRACON:

+ Virtually unlimited design possibilities.

+ Low-E coatings can be applied over the ceramic ink.

+ Optimized energy performance.

+ Enhanced durability and beauty of ceramic ink.

G R A D U A T IN G PAT T ER NS S E P IA IMAGE S

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DigitalDistinctions

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


D I G I TA L D I S T I N C T I O N S TM D U A L I M A G E
Dual image printing consists of a printed image or pattern on one side of the glass that is a different color or image than the other
side of the glass. For example, red dot on white dot (as shown below).

R E D DO T S - AS VIEWED FR O M INT ER IOR WH ITE D OTS - AS VIE WE D F ROM E XTE RIOR

D I G I TA L D I S T I N C T I O N S TM S I M U L AT E D E T C H I N K
Simulated Etch ink can be used alone or in combination with other ink colors to simulate the look of acid etched or colored etch glass.

ET CH INK E TC H INK WITH C OLOR

D I G I TA L D I S T I N C T I O N S TM A D D I T I O N A L D E S I G N O P T I O N S
DigitalDistinctions can also be used as a cost effective solution to simulate building materials.

BR ICK ST O NE S TONE WOOD GRAIN

Standard and custom patterns can be printed in a vast array of colors by mixing the six basic ink colors: black, white, green, blue, red
and orange-yellow.

Note: Images on pages 030-031 are sample images intended to highlight the aesthetic possibilities available with DigitalDistinctions.
Please contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to discuss further design possibilities.

VIRACO N // 031
DigitalDistinctions

D I G I TA L D I S T I N C T I O N S T E C H N I C A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Maximum dimensions (Insulated and Monolithic Products): 84" x 157" (2134mm x 3988mm) or 96" x 144" (2438mm x 3658mm)
Maximum dimensions (Laminated Products): 84" x 157" (2134mm x 3988mm)
Maximum size: 70 sq. ft.
Minimum dimensions: 12" x 12" (305 mm x 305 mm)

ALL DIGITAL PRINTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ARCHITECT OR BY THE BUILDING OWNER AFTER VIEWING A FULL SIZE
MOCK-UP. A WAIVER LETTER MUST BE SIGNED IF NO MOCK-UP IS APPROVED.

D I G I T A L D I S T I N C T I O N S A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M AT I O N
Digitally printed glass is to be viewed from a distance of 15 feet under natural daylight conditions. Color and reflectance may vary
when viewed under a uniform, opaque background. This is not considered a defect.
V ariations in perceived color may occur with any ceramic ink. Those variations will be more apparent with white or light colors than
darker colors because of unavoidable light transmission. Furthermore, due to the inherent variations in ceramic ink thickness, light
colors are more readily influenced by the colors of the materials installed behind the glass.
W hile Viracon will take every precaution to control color uniformity, Viracon takes no responsibility for variations in color or
thickness that are within quality standards.
Pinholes, fisheyes, color concentrations, streaks from the printing process, and paint particles are allowed, undetectable from 15 feet.
A n indefinite border of up to 1/32 (0.8mm) is acceptable. An indefinite border refers to the sharpness of the print pattern and is
dependent on the image printed. An indefinite border is characterized as ghosting, halo or saw-tooth print.
A maximum of 1/32 (0.8mm) variation in dot, hole or line location is allowed.
There will be a 2mm nominal clear edge (paint free) around all edges.
There will be a 3/8 (9.525mm) clear edge (paint free) border required around all edges where coating deletion is required. Additional
restrictions may apply.
I mages or patterns may be located up to 1/16 (1.6mm) off parallel from locating glass edge. Images or patterns may be located up
to 1/8 (3mm) off parallel from edges other than locating glass edge due to glass tolerances.
A ll fabrication, such as cutting to overall dimensions, edgework, drilled holes, notching, and grinding shall be performed prior to
applying the digital print.

D I G I TA L D I S T I N C T I O N S I M A G E S / F I L E S
A signed document declaring that the Buyer has rights to any images or patterns that will be printed will be required. High resolution
electronic design files must be supplied by the Buyer. Vector based files are highly preferred. Acceptable file types are EPS, PDF,
JPEG, TIFF, AI, CDR, PSD, DWG, and DXF. Original file format preferred.

Design files should be:


Drawn to scale
Show glass sizes or depict glass edges
As viewed from exterior.

Buyer shall be responsible for the accuracy of all documents, data, glass takeoffs, shop drawings, specifications, architectural
drawings, and electronic design files furnished by Buyer to Viracon. Viracon shall not be liable for any errors or omissions in
documents, data, glass takeoffs, shop drawings, specifications, architectural drawings, and electronic design files furnished by Buyer,
including but not limited to drawings not drawn to scale, not accurately depicted glass sizes, not depicting glass edges, or that do not
depict proper orientation of the glass.

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DigitalDistinctions

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS

EL PASO CLOCK TOWER, SOUTHWEST UNIVERSITY PARK


LOCATION: EL PASO, TEXAS // GLASS TYPE: MONOLITHIC, LAMINATED, DIGITALDISTINCTIONS TM

ARCHITECT: POPULOUS // GLAZING CONTRACTOR: SIGNATURE ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS

PHOTOGRAPHER: BRIAN WANCHO // PRINTED IMAGE ARTIST: ROBERTO DAVIDOFF; DAVID KUNZELMAN

VIRACO N // 033
HEAT TREATMENT

H E AT T R E AT M E N T

Heat-treated glass is a term used to describe glass that has been processed through a tempering furnace to alter its strength
characteristics. The process is done in order to provide greater resistance to thermal and mechanical stresses and achieve specific
break patterns for safety glazing applications as compared to annealed glass.

The process of heat-treating glass is taking annealed glass, cutting it to its desired size, transferring the glass to a furnace
and heating it to approximately 1,150 F. Once at this temperature, the glass exits the furnace and is then rapidly cooled,
or quenched. Air is blown onto the glass surface on both sides simultaneously. This cooling process creates a state of
high compression at the glass surfaces while the central core of the glass is in a compensating tension. The only physical
characteristics of the glass that change are the improved strength and resistance to thermal stress and shock.

There are two kinds of heat-treated glass, heat-strengthened (HS) and fully tempered (FT). Fabrication requirements,
tolerances, and testing procedures for heat-treated glass are defined in the ASTM International document C 1048.

Due to the process of heat-treating glass, the original flatness of the annealed substrate is slightly modified. This inherent
condition of heat-treated glass results in roller wave distortion and glass bow and warp.

Viracons tolerance for roller wave is a maximum of 0.003 (0.076mm) from peak to valley in the center of lites, and a
maximum of 0.008 (0.20mm) within 10.5 (267mm) of the leading or trailing edge. There is no industry standard for heat-
treated glass roller wave, however a tolerance of 0.005 is frequently specified.

Viracons tolerance for localized warp for rectangular glass is 1/32 (0.8mm) over any 12 (305mm), or half of the ASTM C 1048
Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass standard of 1/16 (1.6mm) over any 12 (305mm) span.

Strain patterns are a characteristic of heat-treated glass. To learn more about this subject see Viracons Tech Talk on
Quench Patterns on our website at viracon.com.

MARITIME AND SEAFOOD INDUSTRY


MUSEUM
LO CATIO N : B ILOX I, MIS S IS S IP P I

G LA SS TYP E : V U E1-50

A RC HITE CT: H3 HA RDY CO L L A B O RATIO N A RCH I T E C T U R E L LC

G LA ZIN G C O N TRACTO R: A-1 GL AS S S ERV ICE, IN C .

P HOTO G RA P HE R: RO N B U S KIRK

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HEAT TREATMENT

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


ANNEALED (AN)
Raw glass that has not been heat treated is annealed glass.
In a specification, the designation for annealed glass is AN.

H E AT S T R E N G T H E N E D ( H S )
Heat-strengthened glass is twice as strong as annealed glass of the same thickness, size and type. If broken, heat-
strengthened glass will break into large shards similar to annealed glass.

The surface compression of heat-strengthened glass with thicknesses of 1/4 (6mm) and less is 4,000 - 7,000 psi. Surface
compression for 5/16 (8mm) and 3/8 (10mm) heat-strengthened glass is 5,000 - 8,000 psi. (Because of reader repeatability
and instrument tolerances, Viracons tolerance for heat-strengthened glass surface compression is +/- 1,000 psi.)

While improving the strength and resistance to thermal shock and stress, heat-strengthened glass does not meet safety
glazing requirements as outlined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z97.1 or the federal safety standard
Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) 16 CFR 1201, and therefore should not be used in these situations.

In a specification, the designation for heat strengthened glass is HS.

F U L LY T E M P E R E D ( F T )
Glass with fully tempered surfaces is typically four times stronger than annealed glass and two times as strong as heat-
strengthened glass of the same thickness, size and type. In the event that fully tempered glass is broken, it will break into
fairly small pieces, reducing the chance for injury. In doing so, the small glass shards make it more likely that the glass will
become separated from the opening. The minimum surface compression for fully-tempered glass is 10,000 psi. In addition, it
complies with the safety glazing requirements as outlined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z97.1 and the
federal safety standard Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) 16 CFR 1201.

In a specification, the designation for fully tempered glass is commonly abbreviated as FT.

H E AT S O A K I N G
Fully tempered glass may break without warning due to the expansion of nickel sulfide inclusions (NiS) present within float
glass. To avoid the risk of spontaneous breakage in fully tempered glass, a common practice is to avoid the use of tempered
glass whenever possible. Although the incidence of tempered glass breakage due to these inclusions is rare, greater publicity
of their occurrence has resulted in an increased awareness of this phenomenon. In fact, limiting the use of tempered glass in
commercial building applications has become the recommendation of a number of glass suppliers, including Viracon. In some
situations however, tempered glass is required to meet safety glazing requirements or for added strength. In these cases,
Viracon can perform a heat soak test to provide the added assurance that significant spontaneous breakage will not occur.
For more information, refer to our technical document Heat Soak Testing on our website viracon.com.

VIRACO N // 035
HOLES

HOLES

Viracon offers hole drilling capabilities starting at 1/4 inch. Our Z. Bavelloini vertical two-sided hole drilling equipment offers
precision accuracy.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF HOLES


The maximum number of holes allowed in any lite of glass is ten (10.)

GUIDELINE FOR HOLE DIMENSION


Circular holes must have a diameter at least 1/16 greater than the thickness of the glass, with 1/4 (6mm) being the smallest
hole allowed. The maximum size of a hole can not be more than 1/3 the narrowest dimension of the glass.

For holes that have a straight edge, or are non-circular, fillets are required in the corners. A fillet is a rounded corner from which the
straight edge emerges. The radius of the fillet must be equal to or greater than the thickness of the glass, but not less than 1/2.

Inches Millimeters
D=Minimum D=Minimum
Glass Thickness Glass Thickness
Diameter Diameter
1/8 3/16 3 5
5/32 7/32 4 6
3/16 1/4 5 6
1/4 5/16 6 8
5/16 3/8 8 10
3/8 7/16 10 11
1/2 9/16 12 14
5/8 11/16 16 17
3/4 13/16 19 21

GUIDELINE FOR MINIMUM GLASS WIDTH WITH HOLES


The minimum width of glass containing holes that can be satisfactorily tempered is an 8 width. All other requirements of hole location,
spacing of holes, and dimensions of holes must also be met.

Inches Millimeters
Glass Thickness Minimum Width Glass Thickness Minimum Width
1/8 8 3 203
5/32 8 4 203
3/16 8 5 203
1/4 8 6 203
5/16 8 8 203
3/8 8 10 203
1/2 8 12 203
5/8 8 16 203
3/4 8 19 203

036 V IR A C O N / / C O M PO NENT S & ENHANCEMENT S


HOLES

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


G U I D E L I N E FO R H O L E S PAC I N G
The distance from any edge of glass to the nearest point on the rim of the hole (x) must be at least 6mm (1/4) or 2 times the
thickness of the glass, whichever is greater.

The distance between holes must be 10mm (3/8) or two (2) times the thickness of the glass, whichever is greater.

Inches Millimeters
X=Minimum X=Minimum
Glass Thickness Glass Thickness
Distance Distance
1/8 1/4 3 6
5/32 5/16 4 8
3/16 3/8 5 10
1/4 1/2 6 12
5/16 5/8 8 16
3/8 3/4 10 19
1/2 1 12 25
5/8 1-1/4 16 32
3/4 1-1/2 19 38

GUIDELINE FOR HOLES PLACEMENT NEAR THE GLASS CORNERS


Holes near corners must be located so that the nearest edge of the hole is at least 6.5 times the thickness of the glass from
the tip of the corner when the corner is 90 or more.

Inches Millimeters
X=Minimum X=Minimum
Glass Thickness Glass Thickness
Distance Distance
1/8 3/16 3 21
5/32 1-1/64 4 26
3/16 1-7/32 5 31
1/4 1-5/8 6 41
5/16 2-1/32 8 52
3/8 2-7/16 10 62
1/2 3-1/4 12 82
5/8 4-1/16 16 103
3/4 4-7/8 19 124

VIRACO N // 037
NU SKIN INNOVATION CENTER (EXPANSION)
LOCATION: P ROVO, U TAH // GL ASS TYPE: L A MINATED, P O INT-S U P P O RTED (CEIL ING INTERIO R); V RE1-59 (EX TERIO R)

ARCH ITECT: BOH LIN CYWIN S KI JACKS O N // G LA ZIN G C O N TRACTO R: STEEL ENCO U NTERS

PHOTOGRA P HE R: CO U RTESY STEEL ENCO U NTERS

038 V IR A C O N / / C O M PO NENT S & ENHANCEMENT S


NOTCHES

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


NOTCHES

Fabricated on our Z. Bavelloni CNC Machine, Viracon can supply


you with more options for custom enhancements of monolithic
glass. Please refer to the following guidelines when requesting
your specially fabricated glass products.

GUIDELINES FOR NOTCHES AND CUTOUTS


To provide you with notches and cutouts, the corners must have
fillets. A fillet is a rounded corner of which the straight edge
emerges. The radius of the fillet must be equal to or greater than
the thickness of the glass, but not less than 1/2.

Inches Millimeters
Glass Thickness Minimum Radius Glass Thickness Minimum Radius
1/8 1/2 3 12
5/32 1/2 4 12
3/16 1/2 5 12
1/4 1/2 6 12
5/16 1/2 8 12
3/8 1/2 10 12
1/2 1/2 12 12
5/8 5/8 16 16
3/4 3/4 19 19

All fabricated glass products with holes, notches and cutouts must incorporate fully tempered or heat-strengthened
glass. Due to stresses created in the glass with these cutouts, annealed glass products are not appropriate. In addition,
the guidelines below also apply for notch and cutout requirements.

FA B R I C AT I O N L I M I TAT I O N S
1. T he depth or width of the notch or cutout can not have a
dimension larger than 1/3 of the narrowest dimension of
the lite.
2. The leg length must be more than the depth of the notch.
3. The leg length must be at least 3".
4. The depth of the notch must be less than the width.
5. T he inside corner(s) must have a radius equal to, or greater
than the thickness of the glass, but not less then 1/2".

VIRACO N // 039
EDGEWORK

EDGEWORK

Viracon gives you options when it comes to glass edgework.


Our Busetti two-sided horizontal edger specializes in ground
and polished edges. Our Z.Bavelloini vertical edgers are
dedicated to miter and beveled edge treatments. Choose from:
Seamed, Flat Belt Ground or Flat Belt Seamed, Flat Ground,
Flat Polished or Mitered Edges.

L A M I N AT E D G L A S S E D G E W O R K
1. Ground, polished and mitered edges are available to
2 thickness for laminated annealed glass.

2. Viracon recommends the aesthetics of ground, polished or


mitered edges of heat treated laminated glass be evaluated
because of the offset edges (edge work must be done prior to
heat treating). The potential for mismatched edges exists to a
maximum of 1/8.

PATRIOT PLAZA, SARASOTA NATIONAL CEMETERY


LOCATION: SARAS OTA, FLORIDA // G LA SS TYP E : L A MINATED // A RC HITE CT: HOYT A RCHITECTS

GLAZ I N G CONTRACTOR: N OVUM ST RU CT U RE S LLC / / P HOTO G RA P HE R: THE PATTERS O N FO U NDATIO N, DA L E S MITH P HOTO GRA P H E R

040 V IR A C O N / / C O M PO NENT S & ENHANCEMENT S


EDGEWORK

COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS


EDGEWORK OPTIONS

Type Description Glass Thickness Recommended Application Finish

Seamed Finish as Cut


This is the simplest type
Concealed or Structurally
of edge work whereby the
Available in all glazed edges
Seamed sharp edges from an
thickness up to 3/4
as cut glass are removed
FT & HS only
on a belt seamer.

Seamed Finish Belt Ground


The sharp edges from an
Structurally glazed
Flat Belt as cut glass are removed Available in all
Ground & Seamed as well as flares, etc. by thickness up to 3/4"
FT & HS only
manual process.

Ground Finish
Butt jointed edges
with silicone seal or
Flat Ground This is a machined edge of
1/8 to 3/4 exposed edges
with Arris flat form with a satin finish.
FT & HS only

Polished Finish

This is a machined edge of


Flat Polish
flat form with arrised edges 1/8" to 3/4" Exposed edges
with Arris
which has been polished.

Polished or Ground Finish


This is a flat machined edge
Butt jointed edges with
from a 1 to a 45 angle to
silicone seal - Ground or
the cut edge of the panel.
Mitered Edges** 3/16 to 3/4 exposed edge (polished)
The thickness of glass
remaining at the edge is
Ground FT & HS only
1/16 (nominal).

**F or mitered edges a customer sketch is required to identify the angle size and orientation.
Requests incorporating a mitered edge and a silk-screened pattern must be approved.

VIRACO N // 041
SHAPES & PATTERN CUTS

S H A P E S & PAT T E R N C U T S

Viracon has the capability to cut glass lites to a specific pattern or shape; below is a reference for the type of pattern cuts
available. Please contact Viracon to discuss the capability of incorporating pattern glass lites into the final glass unit you
desire; special approval may be required. Customer drawings (including pattern dimensions) are required to adequately
evaluate pattern availability.
Customer Pattern Reference Guide

NON-RADIUS PATTERNS W/ A 90 CORNER

1 5 5A 17 19
3 13 15

2 4 18 20 16 7 8
14

NON-RADIUS PATTERNS W/ NO 90 CORNER

35 36 37
21 22 9A 9
41

31 32 25 26 29 30 23
40

RADIUS PATTERNS MISC / OTHER PATTERNS

43
47 48 42 60 51

*Special approval may be required --


52
56 57 Please contact your Viracon Representative.

042 V IR A C O N / / C O M PO NENT S & ENHANCEMENT S


COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS
FIONA STANLEY HOSPITAL
LOCATION: P E RT H , WE ST E RN AUSTRA L IA

GL ASS TYPE: VN E 1-63, VNE19-63

ARCHI TE CT: SI LVER T H OMAS H AN LE Y; H AME S S H ARLE Y; H AS S EL L

GLAZ I N G CONTRACTOR: S H E N YAN G YUAN DA ALU MIN U M IND

PH OTOGRAPHER: WIKIME D IA COM MO NS

VIRACO N // 043
EDITH GREEN-WENDELL WYATT FEDERAL BUILDING (RENOVATION)
LOCATI ON: P ORT LAN D, ORE G ON // GL ASS TYPE: V E2-2M // A RC HITE CT: S ERA A RCHITECTS ; CU TL ER A ND ERS O N A RCHITECTS

GL AZING CONTRACTOR: BE N S ON IND U STRIES L LC // P HOTO G RA P HE R: W IKIMED IA CO MMO NS

044 V IR A C O N / / C O M PO NENT S & ENHANCEMENT S


COMPONENTS & ENHANCEMENTS
FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING
LOCATION: MIRAMAR, FLOR IDA // G LA SS TYP E : V L E13-57, V RE13-59, CYB ERS HIEL D T M

ARCHITECT: GE N S LE R (P ROJE CT A RCHITECT); KRU ECK + S EX TO N A RCHITECTS (D ES IGN A RCHITECT)

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: E N CLOS CORP.; BAKER META L P RO D U CTS // P HOTO GRA P HE R: CO U RTESY HENS EL P HEL P S

LIFE SCIENCE LABORATORIES, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS


LOCATI ON : AM HE RST, MAS SACH U S E T TS // GL ASS TYPE: V E1-2M // A RC HITE CT: W IL S O N A RCHITECTS (D ES IGN A RCHITECT); RD K ENGI N E E R S

GLAZ ING CONTRACTOR: R & R WIN D OW CON T RACTO RS // P HOTO G RA P HE R: CO U RTESY R & R W IND OW CO NTRACTO RS

VIRACO N // 045
INSULATI
NG GLASS
INSULATING GLASS OVERVIEW

048 V IR A C O N / / IN S U L AT ING G L ASS


KEEP BUILDINGS WARM
IN THE WINTER, COOL IN

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
THE SUMMER AND BEAUTIFUL
EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR.

I N SU L ATI N G G L A SS HI GHL I GHTS

050 P ROD U C T OVE RVIE W

051 P ROD U C T C OMP ONE NTS

052 S TAND ARD INS U LATING GLASS

053 INS U LATING LAMINATE D

056 LAMINATE D INS U LATING

058 D OU BLE LAMINATE D INS U LATI N G

LIBERTY PARKWAY TOWER


LO CATI ON : PHI L ADEL PHIA, P E N N SYLVAN IA
060 TRIP LE INS U LATING

G LASS TY PE : VR E1- 54 , VE 19 -2 M, VE 1-2 M

A R C HI TE CT: B AL L I NGER 062 C LE ARP OINT

G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: N AT ION AL G LAS S & ME TAL CO.; D E CIS IO N D ISTRIB U TIO N

P H OTOGRAPHE R: JEFFRE Y TOTARO 064 S P AC E RS

069 S ILIC ONE

MARRIOTT MARQUIS (PREVIOUS)


LO CATI ON : WASHI NGTO N , D C
070 S P AC E R F ILL

G LASS TY PE : VR E1- 59, VRE 1-38 , VE 1-2 M, LAMIN AT E D P OIN T-S UPP O RTED (CA NO PY)

A R C HI TE CT: C OOPER CARRY 072 S IZE S

G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: TS I E XT E RIOR WALL SYST E MS ; N OVU M STRU CTU RES (CA NO PY)

P H OTOGRAPHE R: HALKIN | MAS ON | P H OTOG RAP H Y

VIRACO N // 049
INSULATING GLASS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Insulating glass is two or more plies of glass enclosing a hermetically sealed air space. Inherently, insulating glass increases a
windows thermal performance by reducing the heat gain or loss.

At Viracon, insulating glass units are double sealed with a primary seal of polyisobutylene and a secondary seal of silicone. To
provide a hermetically sealed and dehydrated space, the glass plies are separated by a desiccant-filled spacer with three bent
corners and one keyed-soldered corner or four bent corners and one butyl injected zinc plated steel straight key joint. The
desiccant absorbs the insulating glass units internal moisture.

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S C O N F I G U R AT I O N S

IN SUL AT ING INS U LATING LAMINATE D LAMINATE D INS U LATING

D OU B L E LA MINAT ED INSUL AT ING TRIP LE INS U LATING C LE ARP OINT

050 V IR A C O N / / IN S U L AT ING G L ASS


INSULATING GLASS

PRODUCT COMPONENTS

When specifying insulating glass, it is important to select and clearly outline the configuration as well as each individual
component of the insulating glass unit.

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
S P AC E R

GLAS S S U BS TRATE S AND GLAS S H E AT TRE ATME NT

C OATING ON #2 S U RF AC E

S ILIC ONE

Reference pages 005 - 042 for Viracon product enhancements such as: coatings, silk-screens, DigitalDistinctions TM and more;
that can be combined with insulating units to obtain improved thermal performance and aesthetic design.

VIRACO N // 051
STANDARD INSULATING GLASS

S TA N D A R D I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S

The most common insulating glass unit is constructed with two plies of glass and one sealed air space. This configuration is a
dual pane or double pane insulating glass unit, however is commonly shortened to insulating glass. Insulating glass is used due
to the improvement in solar performance it provides. The most significant improvement is thermal performance (u-value) which
improves by approximately 50% when compared to a monolithic glass ply. This improvement occurs whether the glass is coated
or uncoated.

In addition to the improved solar 1/4" CLEAR MONOLITHIC 1" CLEAR INSULATING

performance, insulating glass offers a 1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace
greater availability of coatings. 1/4" (6mm) clear

Low-E coatings which cannot be exposed,


and therefore cannot be used with
monolithic glass, can be used inside the
insulating unit where they are protected by
the hermetically sealed space. Insulating
units also have more aesthetic possibilities
than monolithic glass.

The Low-E coating and silk-screen pattern,


if desired, are applied to the exterior ply of
glass leaving the interior ply available for
additional treatment. VLT 88% VLT 79%
Winter u-value 1.02 Winter u-value 0.47
Summer u-value 0.92 Summer u-value 0.49
For a spandrel location, a full coverage SHGC 0.82 SHGC 0.70

opaque ceramic frit can be applied to the


inner face (surface #4). For vision areas 1/4" VS1-20 MONOLITHIC 1" VS1-20 INSULATING
where daylight is desired but view through 1/4" (6mm) clear with VS-20 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VS-20 #2
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace
needs to be minimized, a translucent 1/4" (6mm) clear
ceramic frit can be applied to the surface
facing the airspace (surface #3).

VS -20 #2 VS- 2 0 # 2

VLT 20% VLT 18%


Winter u-value 0.86 Winter u-value 0.42
Summer u-value 0.75 Summer u-value 0.43
SHGC 0.31 SHGC 0.23

052 V IR A C O N / / IN S U L AT ING G L ASS


INSULATING LAMINATED

I N S U L AT I N G L A M I N AT E D

Viracon Insulating Laminated Glass provides the solar controlling properties of an insulating unit along with the safety features
of the laminated inboard component. This allows the flexibility to design with hundreds of combinations of tinted glass, high-
performance coatings, silk-screen patterns and pigmented interlayers, together or alone. In addition, Insulating Laminated Glass

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
enhances acoustical performance, ultraviolet light protection, and the laminated component is designed to remain integral in the
opening should glass damage occur. For this reason, insulating laminated glass is utilized for skylights or other overhead
glazing applications.

Often the laminated inboard component is required to provide protection against man-made threats or natural disasters such as
hurricanes, bomb blasts or forcible-entry.

A typical insulating laminated glass configuration is 1-5/16 thick overall constructed as follows:

INTE RIOR: 2 P LIE S


OF 1/4" (6mm) GLAS S
LAMINATE D TOGE TH E R
WITH MINIMU M .060"
(1.52mm) INTE RLAYE R

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF INSULATING


GLASS COMBINED WITH THE SAFETY GLAZING
PROPERTIES OF LAMINATED GLASS MAKE IT
E X T E R IOR :
1 / 4 " ( 6 m m ) G LA S S PL Y THE IDEAL CHOICE FOR:

+ Hurricane-Resistance

+ Blast-Resistance

+ Skylights

+ UV Protection

+ Acoustical Performance
C O A T IN G ON
SURFACE #2

For more information on which laminated interlayer


to use, reference the Laminated Glass Section on page 80.
1/2" (13.2mm)
AIRS P AC E

VIRACO N // 053
INSULATING LAMINATED

I N S U L AT I N G L A M I N AT E D P E R F O R M A N C E
While insulating laminated glass provides numerous benefits from protection to safety to acoustic improvements, the solar
performance between an insulating unit and the insulating laminated counterpart is nominal.

1" VUE1-50 INSULATING 1-5/16" VUE1-50 INSULATING LAMINATED


1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-50 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-50 #2
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace 1/2" (13.2mm) airspace
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear
.060" (1.52mm) clear PVB
1/4" (6mm) clear

VUE-50 #2 VU E -50 #2

VLT 48% VLT 46%


Winter u-value 0.29 Winter u-value 0.29
Summer u-value 0.26 Summer u-value 0.25
SHGC 0.25 SHGC 0.25

054 V IR A C O N / / IN S U L AT ING G L ASS


I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S

CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN LIVING, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY


LOCATION: CH ICAG O, ILLIN OIS // GL ASS TYP E : V E1-8 5, V E1-2M // A RC HITE CT: S O LO MO N CO RDW EL L B U ENZ

GL AZING CONTRACTOR: S U P ER S KY P RO D U CTS // P HOTO GRA P HE R: W IL L IA M L EMKE

VIRACO N // 055
LAMINATED INSULATING

L A M I N AT E D I N S U L AT I N G

Laminated insulating glass is an insulating glass unit with a laminated outboard. This configuration can be used in applications
where the exterior is overhead glazing or in specific hurricane zones where safety glazing is required for the exterior.

A typical laminated insulating glass configuration is 1-5/16 thick overall constructed as follows:

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF INSULATING


GLASS COMBINED WITH THE SAFETY
GLAZING PROPERTIES OF LAMINATED
GLASS MAKE IT THE IDEAL CHOICE FOR:

+ Hurricane-Resistance

+ Blast-Resistance

+ UV Protection

+ Acoustical Performance

E X T E R IOR : 2 PL IES
O F 1 / 4 " ( 6m m ) G L ASS
L A M IN A T E D T O G ET HER
WIT H M IN IMUM .060"
( 1 . 5 2 m m ) INT ER L AYER INTE RIOR:
1/4" (6mm) GLAS S P LY

C OA T ING O N
S U R F ACE #4

1/2" (13.2mm )
AIRS P AC E

056 V IR A C O N / / IN S U L AT ING G L ASS


LAMINATED INSULATING

It is important to note, with laminated insulating glass there are two primary options for Low-E or Reflective coating
placement within the unit. Coatings can be placed on the #2 surface, however superior solar performance can be achieved
by placing the coating on the #4 surface, touching the air space. For additional information regarding Viracon coatings, see

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
page 010 within components and enhancements.

1-5/16" VE1-42 LAMINATED INSULATING 1-5/16" LAMINATED INSULATING


1/4" (6mm) clear with VE-42 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear
.060" (1.52mm) clear PVB .060" (1.52mm) clear PVB
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear with VE-42 #4
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace 1/2" (13.2mm) airspace
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear

VE-42 #2 VE -42 #4

VLT 36% VLT 36%


Winter u-value 0.46 Winter u-value 0.30
Summer u-value 0.48 Summer u-value 0.28
SHGC 0.31 SHGC 0.29

VIRACO N // 057
DOUBLE LAMINATED INSULATING

D O U B L E L A M I N AT E D I N S U L AT I N G

Double laminated insulating glass units have both a laminated inboard and laminated outboard with a space in between. This
configuration is often selected when improved OITC acoustic performance is desired such as in schools. In addition, double
laminated insulating units can meet protective glazing requirements.

A typical double laminated insulating glass configuration is 1-5/8" thick overall constructed as follows:

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF INSULATING


GLASS COMBINED WITH THE SAFETY GLAZING
PROPERTIES OF LAMINATED GLASS MAKE IT
THE IDEAL CHOICE FOR:

+ Hurricane-Resistance

+ Blast-Resistance

+ UV Protection

+ Acoustical Performance

E X T E R IO R : 2 P L IES
O F 1 / 4 " ( 6 m m ) G L ASS
L A M IN A T E D T OG ET HER
WIT H M IN IM U M .060"
INTE RIOR:
( 1 . 5 2 m m ) IN T E RL AYER
2 P LIE S OF 1/4" (6mm)
GLAS S LAMINATE D
TOGE TH E R WITH MINIMU M
.060" (1.52mm) INTE RLAYE R
C OA T IN G O N
SURFACE #4

1/2" (13.2mm)
AIRS P AC E

058 V IR A C O N / / IN S U L AT ING G L ASS


DOUBLE LAMINATED INSULATING

There are eight surfaces in a double laminated insulating glass unit and two primary options for Low-E or Reflective coating
placement within the unit. Coatings placed on the #2 surface decrease solar heat gain. However, superior solar performance,
including an improved u-value, is achieved by placing the coating on the #4 surface touching the air space. For additional

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
information regarding Viracon coatings, see page 010 within components and enhancements.

1-5/8" VE1-48 DOUBLE LAMINATED INSULATING 1-5/8" VE1-48 DOUBLE LAMINATED INSULATING
1/4" (6mm) clear with VE-48 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear
.060" (1.52mm) clear PVB .060" (1.52mm) clear PVB
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear with VE-48 #4
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace 1/2" (13.2mm) airspace
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear
.060" (1.52mm) clear PVB .060" (1.52mm) clear PVB
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear

VE-48 #2 VE -48 #4

VLT 43% VLT 43%


Winter u-value 0.44 Winter u-value 0.29
Summer u-value 0.46 Summer u-value 0.27
SHGC 0.34 SHGC 0.33

VIRACO N // 059
TRIPLE INSULATING

T R I P L E I N S U L AT I N G

The most common triple insulating glass units are constructed with three
plies of glass separated by two hermetically sealed and dehydrated
spaces. This construction increases the insulating value of the glass unit,
thus reducing the u-value. A triple insulating glass unit is especially useful
in applications where a low u-value is necessary.

While it is possible to specify a 1 triple insulating unit to coincide with a 1


dual pane insulating unit, it is not always practical. A 1 triple insulating unit
is constructed with 1/8 glass plies rather than 1/4 plies as used in a 1 dual
pane insulating unit. The reduced glass thickness increases the potential
for distortion and since the 1/8 plies are not as strong as 1/4 plies, the
width and height of the glass units must also be decreased. In addition, the
solar performance improvement is minimal.

More commonly, triple insulating glass units are constructed with three
plies of 1/4 glass and two 1/2 spaces. Viracons triple insulating glass
units are available with the same Low-E coatings offered with dual pane TRIPLE INSULATING KEY BENEFITS:
insulating glass and the Low-E coating is placed on the #2 surface.
+ Two spacers provide superior insulating performance

+ Reduces the center of glass u-value

1" VRE1-54 INSULATING 1" VRE1-54 TRIPLE INSULATING 1-3/4" VRE1-54 TRIPLE INSULATING
1/4" (6mm) clear with VRE-54 #2 1/8" (3mm) clear with VRE-54 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VRE-54 #2
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace 5/16" (7.5mm) airspace 1/2" (13.2mm) airspace
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/8" (3mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear
5/16" (7.5mm) airspace 1/2" (13.2mm) airspace
1/8" (3mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear

VR E-54 #2 VRE -54 #2 VRE- 5 4 # 2

VLT 47% VLT 44% VLT 42%


Winter u-value 0.30 Winter u-value 0.27 Winter u-value 0.22
Summer u-value 0.27 Summer u-value 0.29 Summer u-value 0.22
SHGC 0.31 SHGC 0.29 SHGC 0.28

060 V IR A C O N / / IN S U L AT ING G L ASS


TRIPLE INSULATING

The third ply of glass in a triple insulating unit also offers the option to add a second Low-E coating within the glass unit.
The second coating is Viracons VE-85, a highly transparent coating added to the #4 surface to further improve the solar
performance without adversely affecting the appearance.

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
1-3/4" VRE1-54 TRIPLE INSULATING
WITH A SECOND LOW-E COATING
1/4" (6mm) clear with VRE-54 #2
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace
1/4" (6mm) clear with VE-85 #4
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace
1/4" (6mm) clear

VRE -54 #2

VE -85 #4

VLT 41%
Winter u-value 0.16
Summer u-value 0.17
SHGC 0.25

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C L E A R P O I N T TM

C L E A R P O I N T

P O I N T - S U P P O R T E D I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S

ClearPoint by Viracon is a point-supported


insulating glass system that increases the
transparency of glass faades. Specifically
engineered to provide building designers
with greater flexibility, ClearPoint allows
architects to maximize clear openings and
enhance aesthetics, delivering a clean,
contemporary look both inside and out.

The hardware solution offered by Viracon


is made from 316 stainless steel and
has a Number 4 finish. The interior base
spacer that rests between the exterior
and interior glass of the insulating glass
E X TER IO R INTE RIOR
unit is comprised of a proprietary material

NE W! that has passed testing for out-gassing,


ultraviolet light, caulking and discoloration.
CL EAR PO INT A countersunk system is available for
applications requiring exterior tempered
glass solutions. Nupress can supply a
variety of stems that connect the
insulating glass unit fitting to the clients
connection point.

CLEARPOINT TM KEY BENEFITS:

+ Increases the transparency of glass facades


ClearPoint + Maximizes natural daylight into the building

V iracon offers a raised glass fitting with a button + 


L ow-E coating, silk-screen and DigitalDistinctions TM
design; ProudMount by NuPress. capabilities to optimize aesthetics and performance.

+ Backed by Viracon heat soaked tempered glass


and insulating glass Standard limited Warranties
for peace of mind.
Reference the Components and Enhancements section on page 005 for Viracon product
+ Approved with Argon gas filled spacer - Viracon is
enhancements such as: coatings, DigitalDistinctions TM , silk-screens, heat soaking and more;
the only glass fabricator in North America to offer an
that can be combined with ClearPoint TM units to obtain thermal performance, safety glazing and IGCC-certified insulating point-supported system with
aesthetic design. an argon gas filled spacer.

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I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
HILTON COLUMBUS DOWNTOWN

LO CATIO N : CO LU MB U S , O HIO

G LA SS TYP E : L A MINATED, S IL K-S CREEN, CL EA RP O INT T M (CA NO PY ) ; V E 1 - 2 M

A RC HITE CT: HO K; MO O DY NO L A N

GLA ZIN G C O N TRACTO R: S U P ER S KY P RO D U CTS (CA NO PY); U NIT E D S KYS I N C .

P HOTO GRA P HE R: W IL L IA M L EMKE

JAMCO TEXAS HEADQUARTERS


LOCATION: BAST ROP, T E XAS // GL ASS T YP E : V RE29-38 , V RE29-54 , CL EA RP O INT T M , D IGITA L D ISTINCTIO NS T M

ARCHI TECT: H U S MAN N ARCH IT E CT URE // GL AZ IN G C O N TRACTO R: JA MCO // P HOTO GRA P HE R: V IRACO N, MIKE W INKL ER

VIRACO N // 063
SPACERS

S PAC E R S

An insulating glass spacer is placed within the unit to separate the two or more plies of glass. Viracons insulating glass spacers
are available in two colors, three materials and a variety of thicknesses. When specifying an insulating glass unit, it is necessary
to specify all three; color, material and thickness.

APPEARANCE
Color choices include a black painted finish or a mill finish
which has a silver appearance. Mill finish spacers can be
seen in the majority of existing buildings as they were the
standard in the glass industry for many years. The trend is
moving to black painted spacers as designers see the clean
look this option provides. Black spacers tend to blend with
the gaskets and framing which minimizes the overall visual
impact by leading occupants to look through the glass rather
than at the framing or spacer. The color of the spacer does
not affect the solar performance of the insulating glass.

THICKNESS
The thickness of the spacer will determine the distance,
or space, between the two glass plies in an insulating unit.
Viracons typical 1 insulating units are constructed using
a 1/2 (13.2 mm) nominal thickness spacer, however a wide
variety of alternate thickness spacers is available. Even a SPACER

minimal change in the thickness of the spacer can affect


solar performance so it is important to include the thickness
in a specification.

7/8" VE1-48 INSULATING 1" VE1-48 INSULATING 1-1/16" VE1-48 INSULATING


1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-40 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-40 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-40 #2
15/32" (12mm) airspace 1/2" (13.2mm) airspace 9/16" (14mm) airspace
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear

15/32" 1/2" 9/16"


SPACER SPACER SPACER

VLT 47% VLT 47% VLT 47%


Winter u-value 0.31 Winter u-value 0.31 Winter u-value 0.31
Summer u-value 0.30 Summer u-value 0.28 Summer u-value 0.28
SHGC 0.38 SHGC 0.37 SHGC 0.37

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SPACERS

M AT E R I A L
Aluminum, Stainless Steel and ExtremEdge are the three spacer material options available from Viracon. Although aluminum
is the most specified, increasing energy performance requirements are escalating the demand for alternate spacer options to

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
improve edge of glass (EOG) u-value.

ALUMINUM
Historically has been the most-used spacer because of its malleability and availability.

S TA I N L E S S S T E E L
A warm edge spacer option offered by Viracon. Stainless steel has one-tenth the thermal conductivity of aluminum.

EXTREMEDGE
Viracons newest warm edge spacer offering. The ExtremEdge spacer consists of a biopolymer in the cross section area
which is encapsulated in stainless steel. This combination further reduces the edge conductivity and thus reduces heat transfer
into the building.

E X T RE ME DGE TM

STAI N L E SS STEEL

AL U MINUM
BLACK

MILL FINISH

VIRACO N // 065
SPACERS

S PAC E R AVA I L A B I L I T Y
Please use this chart as a guideline when selecting spacer color, material and thickness.

Aluminum Stainless Steel ExtremEdgeTM

Nominal Thickness Black Mill Finish Black Mill Finish Black Mill Finish

5/16" 7.5mm YES


3/8" 9.0mm YES YES YES
7/16" 11mm YES
15/32" 12mm YES YES YES
1/2" 13.2mm YES YES YES YES
17/32" 13.5mm YES YES
9/16" 14mm YES
5/8" 15.5mm YES YES YES
3/4" 18.5mm YES YES YES
7/8" 22mm YES YES
1" 25.4mm YES YES YES

Black painted and black anodized finishes are interchangeable. ExtremEdge cannot be used in spandrel applications.

IBC BANK PLAZA


LO CATIO N : AU STIN, TEX AS

GLA SS TYP E : V E1-4 2, V E1-2 M

A RC HITE CT: HKS , INC.

GLA ZIN G C O N TRACTO R: HA R M O N , I N C .

P HOTO GRA P HE R: J O NAT H A N JAC K S O N

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SPACERS

S PAC E R P E R FO R M A N C E
Spacer materials that improve the u-value beyond the performance offered by aluminum are commonly grouped together under the
category of warm edge spacers or warm edge technology. Below is an example of the improvement in thermal performance that

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
can be obtained by using Viracon's warm edge spacers; ExtremEdge TM and Stainless Steel.

TWO PLIES 1/4" (6MM) CLEAR GLASS

VE-2M COATING #2

ARGON FILLED SPACE

SPACER

Aluminum Spacer Stainless Steel Spacer ExtemEdgeTM Spacer


" (13.2 mm) " (13.2 mm) 17/32" (13.5 mm)

1" VE1-2M Insulating Center of Glass U-Value 1


Rough Opening U-Value 2

Conventionally Glazed .25 .39 .38 .37


Framing System
CR 3 48 CR 3 52 CR 3 56

2-Sided Structurally .25 .35 .33 .32


Glazed Framing System
CR 3 53 CR 3 57 CR 3 64

4-Sided Structurally .25 .34 .31 .30


Glazed Framing System
CR 3 56 CR 3 60 CR 3 63

1. Center of glass u-value is calculated using WINDOW 6.3.


2. Rough opening u-value is generated by an NFRC certified simulator using THERM 6.3 and WINDOW 6.3 based on NFRC Standard 100-2010 in a thermally enhanced
framing system.
3. Condensation Resistance (CR): A relative indicator of a fenestration product's ability to resist the formation of condensation at a specific set of environmental conditions.
The higher the Condensation Resistance value the greater the resistance to the formation of condensation.

VIRACO N // 067
UBIQUOSS
LOCATION: PANGYO, KOREA

GLASS TYPE: VNE1-63

ARCHITECT: HAEAHN ARCHITECTURE

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: WALLINK INTERNATIONAL LTD.

PHOTOGRAPHER: ANNEWS, WWW.ANNEWS.CO.KR

COLLABORATIVE LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING, OHSU/OSU


LOCATION: PORTLAND, OREGON // GLASS TYPE: VE1-2M, VNE1-63 // ARCHITECT: CO ARCHITECTS (DESIGN); SERA ARCHITECTS (EXECUTIVE)

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: HARMON, INC. // PHOTOGRAPHER: DALE LANG

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SILICONE

SILICONE

Viracons insulating glass units are constructed with a dual seal configuration where polyisobutylene (PIB) is the primary seal
and structural silicone is the secondary seal.

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
The PIB is the moisture barrier seal of the insulating glass unit preventing moisture vapor transmission into the unit's air
space. It must also adhere well to the glass and spacer during the life of the insulating glass unit.

The secondary seal of silicone acts as the adhesive that holds the unit together in both conventional and structurally glazed
systems. It must maintain its adhesion to the glass and air spacer throughout the life of the unit.

Silicone is uniquely resistant to ultraviolet light and is the only sealant capable of being exposed long term to UV, temperature
extremes and harsh atmospheric conditions. The high strength of silicone makes it ideal for structurally glazed applications.

SILICONE SEALANT: BLACK OR GRAY

VIRACO N // 069
SPACER FILL

S PAC E R F I L L

When specifying insulating glass with argon, it is important to also consider the thickness of the space. Increasing the thickness
does not necessarily improve the thermal performance. There is an optimal thickness where each gas achieves the best
performance. The optimal thickness for argon is 1/2.

7/8" VUE1-40 INSULATING 1" VUE1-40 INSULATING 1-1/8" VUE1-40 INSULATING


1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-40 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-40 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-40 #2
3/8" (11mm) argon filled space 1/2" (13.2mm) argon filled space 5/8" (15.5mm) argon filled space
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear

VLT 40% VLT 40% VLT 40%


Winter u-value 0.26 Winter u-value 0.24 Winter u-value 0.25
Summer u-value 0.26 Summer u-value 0.20 Summer u-value 0.19
SHGC 0.22 SHGC 0.21 SHGC 0.21

MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY


CO-HEADQUARTERS
LO CATIO N : DAV ID S O N, NO RTH CA RO L INA

GLA SS TYP E : V U E1-50

A RC HITE CT: RU L E J OY TRA MMEL L + RU B IO

GLA ZIN G C O N TRACTO R: CA B A RRU S GL AS S CO. INC.

P HOTO GRA P HE R: CO U RTESY RU L E J OY TRA MMEL L + R U BI O

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SPACER FILL

1" CLEAR INSULATING 1" CLEAR INSULATING The standard fill option for insulating
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear glass unit is air.
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace 1/2" (13.2mm) argon filled space
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S
Argon is an invisible, non toxic gas
with lower thermal conductivity than
air. It can be used in place of air within
AIR ARGON
an insulating unit to improve thermal
performance (u-value).

VLT 79% VLT 79%


Winter u-value 0.47 Winter u-value 0.45
Summer u-value 0.49 Summer u-value 0.47
SHGC 0.70 SHGC 0.70

1" VUE1-40 INSULATING 1" VUE1-40 INSULATING


1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-40 #2 1/4" (6mm) clear with VUE-40 #2
1/2" (13.2mm) airspace 1/2" (13.2mm) argon filled space
1/4" (6mm) clear 1/4" (6mm) clear

AIR ARGON
Argon gas alone is not enough to meet energy
requirements. It should be specified in conjunction
with a Low-E coating in order to provide optimal
thermal performance.

VLT 40% VLT 40%


Winter u-value 0.29 Winter u-value 0.24
Summer u-value 0.26 Summer u-value 0.20
SHGC 0.22 SHGC 0.21

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SIZES

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S S I Z E S
Glass sizing is based on 1/4 (6mm) to
3/8 (10mm) thickness for both interior
and exterior lites in vertical applications.

165
( 4 ,191mm)

TO

36
( 9 14mm)

12T O 96
(30 5 mm TO 2 , 4 3 8 mm)

Insulating units > 70 square feet must be reviewed and approved by Viracon prior to receiving a quote.
Triple Insulating units cannot exceed 70 square feet.
Double laminated insulating units cannot exceed 40 square feet.

Configurations:
> 50 square foot units must be heat treated

Laminated insulating units with a coating on the #4 surface cannot exceed an 84" width or 144" height.

Triple insulating units cannot exceed a 72" width or 165" height

Components & Enhancements:


Ceramic frit silk-screen or spandrel units cannot exceed an 84" width

VE-45 coating cannot exceed an 84" width

RoomSide TM Low-E coating cannot exceed 60" wide x 142" high or 72" wide x 120" high

ClearPoint TM units must be reviewed and approved by Viracon prior to receiving a quote
Requires a minimum 24" width
Cannot exceed a 72" width or 120" height when using a SentryGlas interlayer
Cannot exceed an 84" width or 144" height when using a PVB interlayer

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I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S

TORRE SOFIA
LOCATION: MONTERREY, MEXICO // GLASS TYPE: VRE1-38, VNE1-63 // ARCHITECT: PELLI CLARKE PELLI ARCHITECTS

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: GRUPO ALUVISA // PHOTOGRAPHER: VIRACON, JUAN SCHNITZLER

VIRACO N // 073
DELTA HOTEL (LEFT), BREMNER TOWER (RIGHT),
SOUTHCORE FINANCIAL CENTRE SOUTHCORE FINANCIAL CENTRE
LOCATION: TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA LOCATION: TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

GLASS TYPE: VRE1-46, VE1-42, VE24-2M GLASS TYPE: VRE19-59, VLE19-57, VE1-2M

ARCHITECT: PAGE + STEELE / IBI GROUP ARCHITECTS ARCHITECT: KPMB ARCHITECTS

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: SOTA GLAZING INC.; TAGG INDUSTRIES GLAZING CONTRACTOR: OLDCASTLE BUILDING ENVELOPE

PHOTOGRAPHER: ELIZABETH JONES, LENSCAPE INC. PHOTOGRAPHER: ELIZABETH JONES, LENSCAPE INC.

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I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S

GRAN TORRE COSTANERA


LOCATION: SANTIAGO, CHILE // GLASS TYPE: VRE1-54

ARCHITECT: PELLI CLARKE PELLI ARCHITECTS (DESIGN); ALEMPARTE BARREDA ARQUITECTOS ASOCIADOS (ARCHITECT OF RECORD)

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: FAR EAST ALUMINUM WORKS // PHOTOGRAPHER: VIRACON, PEDRO DE LA FUENTE

VIRACO N // 075
LAMINAT
ED GLASS
ADD STRENGTH WITHOUT
S U B T R A C T I N G B E A U T Y.

L A M I N AT E D G L A S S
L A MI N ATE D G L A SS HI G HL I GHTS

080 P ROD U C T OVE RVIE W

081 C YBE RS H IE LD

082 INTE RLAYE RS

083 VANC E VA C OLOR

084 AP P LIC ATIONS


COLORADO TOWER
LO CATI ON : AUSTI N, TEX AS

G LASS TY PE : VR E1- 4 6, VRE 19 -38 , VS 1-14 086 S IZE S

|
A R C HI TE CT: DUDA PAIN E ARCH IT E CTS , LLP ; K E N DALL/H E ATON AS S O CIATES

G L AZ I N G CON TRACTOR: JAMCO

P H OTOGRAPHE R: J ONAT H AN JACK S ON

NORTH PATIENT TOWER,


ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (PREVIOUS)
LO CATI ON : OR L ANDO, FLORIDA

G LASS TY PE : VS1 - 20, V LE 1-5 7, VLE 1-39 (CAN OPY)

A R C HI TE CT: HKS, I NC .

G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: H ARMON , IN C.; S UP E R S KY P RODUCTS (CA NO PY)

P H OTOGRAPHE R: B EN TAN N E R

VIRACO N // 079
LAMINATED GLASS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
G LAS S S UB STR A TE S
The most common laminated glass units are constructed with two plies of
AND
glass permanently bonded together with one or more interlayers. The most G LAS S HEA T TR E A TM E N T

important characteristics of laminated glass are fall-out protection due


to the ability of the interlayer to support and hold the glass when broken
as well as the reduced ability to penetrate the opening. The ability to
resist various kinds of penetration is dependent upon a number of factors
C O A TI N G
including thickness of the glass and the type of interlayer selected. For # 2 SUR F A C E

additional information regarding the interlayers, please refer to page 082.

Laminated glass also offers a greater availability of coatings than monolithic


I N TE R L A YE R
glass. Low-E coatings which cannot be exposed, and therefore cannot be
used with monolithic glass, can be used inside a laminated unit where they
are protected.

Laminated glass units also have more aesthetic possibilities than monolithic
glass. The interlayers used in laminated glass are available in a variety of
LAMINATED GLASS IDEAL FOR:
colors and opacities. In addition, the Low-E coating and DigitalDistinctions TM
+ Acoustic
or silk-screen pattern, if desired, are applied to the exterior ply of glass
leaving the interior ply available for additional treatment. For a spandrel + Aesthetic
location, a full coverage opaque ceramic frit can be applied to surface #4.
+ Blast-Mitigating
For vision areas where daylight is desired but view through needs to be
minimized, a translucent ceramic frit can be applied to surface #3. + Hurricane-Resistant

+ Safety

+ Ultraviolet Protection

RF SHIELDING

C Y B E R S H IEL D INSUL AT ING L AMINATE D LAMINATE D INS U LATING D OU BLE LAMINATED


INS U LATING

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CYBERSHIELD

CYBERSHIELD
WITH PILKINGTON DATA S TOP

With more data being transmitted and shared electronically, it is becoming necessary to protect private conversations,
boardroom discussions and trade secret documents from electronic eavesdropping. This is especially true for government
organizations, businesses, architects and building owners looking for ways to design secure buildings. CyberShield by
Viracon with Pilkington DATASTOP has been specifically engineered to reduce the transmission of radio frequency (RF)
electromagnetic radiation, also known as RF Shielding.

CyberShield offers electrical attenuation with an average of 45 dB across a frequency range from 35 MHz to 18 GHz, while
optimizing visible light transmission with a neutral glass color. Additionally, glass performance can be enhanced with a
Low-E coating and/or silk-screen or DigitalDistinctions TM .

CYBERSHIELD KEY BENEFITS:

L A M I N AT E D G L A S S
+ Reduces the transmission of radio frequency

PVB
electromagnetic radiation

RF
PVB Shielding

RF Shielding

VIRACO N // 081
INTERLAYERS

INTERLAYERS

Interlayers are used to permanently bond two plies of glass in a laminated configuration. Laminated glass is a great
choice for many applications to meet a variety of requirements. Viracon offers a vast selection of interlayer options to meet
your specific requirements.

INTERLAYER OPTIONS
POLYVINYL BUTYRAL (pvb) is a standard architectural OUTBOARD LITE
interlayer available in three thicknesses:
INBOARD LITE
a. .030
b. .060
c. .090

SAFLEX SILENTGLASS ACOUSTIC is a three layer


system designed to decouple and disseminate sound waves
for superior sound damping performance. Interlayer available
in .030" thickness

SENTRYGLAS is an ionoplast interlayer bonded directly


between two layers of glass for superior protection. The COATING
rigid interlayer minimizes deflection. Available interlayer (ON #2 SURFACE)

thicknesses:
a. .060
b. .090 INTERLAYER

c. .100

STORMGUARD is an enhanced polyvinyl butyral (pvb) SOLAR PERFORMANCE


interlayer which provides excellent adhesion to glass and The solar performance of a glass unit results from the
optimum performance for large missile hurricane-resistant configuration of the unit along with the thickness of the glass
applications. StormGuard has less deflection and better tear used. Altering the thickness of an interlayer in a laminated
resistance than standard pvb interlayers. It is also available glass unit, will have an insignificant effect on performance data.
in combination with Vanceva Color interlayers. Interlayer
available in .100" thickness. I N T E R L AY E R S A N D C O AT I N G S
Each interlayer has different availability with each of
VANCEVA STORM is a pvb / pet film / pvb composite Viracons coatings. For additional information regarding
laminated between two panes of glass. The composition coating and interlayer compatibility, see the Coatings section
provides the impact resistance of pvb and the tear resistance on pages 012-013.
of a polyethylene terephthalate (pet) film. Interlayer available
in .077" thickness

VANCEVA COLOR is an interlayer system made up of base


colors and a range of white interlayers that can be combined
to achieve varying layers of translucency and color.

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VANCEVA COLOR

VANCEVA COLOR

Vanceva Color is an interlayer system made up of base


colors and a range of white interlayers that can be combined
to achieve varying layers of translucency and color.

Here is how the system works: 1=Coral Rose 2=Aquamarine 3=Smoke Gray 4=Sahara Sun
1) Each Vanceva base interlayer is designated by a
number or letter.

2) A single color can be selected or the base interlayers


can be stacked to provide the specific color and opacity
desired. Up to four interlayers* can be stacked between 5=Ruby Red 6=Sapphire 7=Evening 8=Golden Light
Shadow

L A M I N AT E D G L A S S
two plies of glass within a laminated glass unit.

Each Vanceva Color combination is given a four


digit code. The specific layers and order of the layers
determines the four digit code. This code can then be
used in your laminated glass specification. 9=Arctic Snow A=Cool White C=Deep Red D=True Blue
(translucent) (translucent)

If the desired color is achieved with less than four base


interlayers, a clear pvb is typically added to achieve .060"
thickness and is represented with a zero.

E=Tangerine F=Polar White G=Absolute H=Ocean Gray


Black

+ =

2=Aquamarine 4=Sahara Sun Vanceva 0024

+ + =
MICHAEL A. EVANS CENTER
FOR HEALTH SCIENCES,
1=Coral Rose 2=Aquamarine 1=Coral Rose Vanceva 0121
MARIAN UNIVERSITY
LO CATI ON : I NDI ANAPOLIS , IN DIAN A
*Vanceva Color base interlayers are limited to three interlayers
G LASS TY PE : VUE1- 50, VE 1-2 M, VE 1-8 5 , OP T IWH IT E T M /VE 1-8 5 ,
when used in combination with a coating. Due to coating and
VA N C EVA C OLOR SYSTE M
Vanceva Color base interlayer properties, a clear pvb interlayer
A R CHI TE CT: SC HM I DT AS S OCIAT E S ; BSA LIFE ST RU CT U RE S
must be placed between the coating and interlayer.
G L AZ I N G CON TRACTOR: H OOS IE R GLAS S CO. IN C.

P H OTOGRAPHE R: C O URT E SY S CH MIDT AS S OCIAT E S

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LAMINATED GLASS APPLICATIONS

L A M I N AT E D G L A S S A P P L I C AT I O N S
Primary Application

Blast Blast Hurricane Hurricane


Ultraviolet
Interlayer Material Mitigating Mitigating Resistant Resistant Aesthetic Acoustic Safety
Protection
(low-medium) (medium-high) (small missile) (large missile)

Polyvinyl butyral (pvb) .030" X X X X


Polyvinyl butyral (pvb) .060" X X X X X
Polyvinyl butyral (pvb) .090" X X X X X
Saflex SilentGlass Acoustic .030 X X X
SentryGlas .060" X X X X
SentryGlas .090" X X X X
SentryGlas .100" X X X X
StormGuard .100" X X X X
Vanceva Storm .077" X X X X
Vanceva Color X X X

* This chart is a general reference to represent the primary use for each type of interlayer. It does not indicate compliance for a specific application. Laminated glass is a
component of the overall glazing system therefore the performance in a specific application is dependent upon being installed into an adequately designed frame which is
then installed appropriately for the specific application.

P R I M A R Y A P P L I C AT I O N S :
ACOUSTIC
Laminated glass reduces noise transmission due to the sound damping characteristics of the interlayer.

AESTHETIC
Laminated glass interlayers offer a selection of color and opacity not achievable with other glass products such as coatings, glass
substrates, silk-screen or spandrel glass. This is especially true with bright, vivid colors as well as opaque or translucent / frosted
aesthetic requirements.

BLAST MITIGATING
Viracon provides a variety of laminated glass options that help mitigate the effects of air-blast attacks. Important note: Laminated glass
is considered a component of the overall glazing system, therefore; the blast mitigating performance is also dependent upon being
installed into an adequately designed frame which is then anchored appropriately to the wall structure. Viracon recommends the
involvement of a blast consultant to verify the performance of the glass and framing system combination.

HURRICANE RESISTANT
Hurricane resistant laminates offered by Viracon meet or exceed stringent building code requirements of Florida and other coastal
regions. The laminated glass is a component of the overall glazing system and every Viracon hurricane resistant glass product has
passed the impact and cyclic wind pressure test as part of a complete glazing system. When choosing the right hurricane resistant
glass for your application, the following points must be evaluated:
1. Determine the applicable building code and test method
2. Determine the required design pressure/wind load
3. Qualify the missile requirement - large and/or small missile

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LAMINATED GLASS APPLICATIONS

4. Identify the largest glass size


5. If using a tested or certified framing system, confirm the laminated glass qualified with the particular
manufacturer's product
6. If not using a tested or certified frame, evaluate system design details, such as:
a. Glazing method - conventional or structurally glazed
b. Glass bite - Often large missile applications require a minimum edge engagement of 5/8" to augment performance.
c. Anchorage and hardware requirements - typically large missile applications require an enhanced design.

Hurricane resistant laminates offered by Viracon are Dade County approved and carry a component NOA.
For information on the current code requirements and test methods for a specific application and project location, please
reference the applicable standard or the International Building Code (Impact Provision).

L A M I N AT E D G L A S S
1. S afety - Viracon's architectural laminated glass products with a minimum .030" pvb interlayer comply with ANSI
Z97.1-1984 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201, which are the industry safety standards for glazing materials.
2. U ltraviolet Protection Laminated glass provides 99% UV light blockage at the wavelength range of
~300 - 380 nanometers

GENERAL FUNDING OFFICE BUILDING


LOCATI ON: MIAMI, FLORIDA // GL ASS TYPE: VLE 19-39, V L E26-39 // A RC HITE CT: NICHO L S B RO S CH W U RST WO L FE & AS S O CIATES

GL AZING CONTRACTOR: G LAS S WA L L , L LC // P HOTO GRA P HE R: MIA MI IN FO CU S , INC.

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SIZES

L A M I N AT E D G L A S S S I Z E S
Glass sizing is based on 1/4 (6mm) to
3/8 (10mm) thickness for both interior
and exterior lites in vertical applications.

165
( 4 , 1 9 1 mm)
TO

36
( 9 1 4 m m)

12
TO 8 4
(305mm TO 2 , 1 3 4 mm)

Insulating Laminated and Laminated Insulating units > 70 square feet must be reviewed and approved by Viracon prior to receiving a quote.
Double laminated insulating units cannot exceed 40 square feet.
CyberShield TM units cannot exceed 60 square feet.

Configurations:
> 50 square foot units must be heat treated
Laminated insulating units with a coating on the #4 surface cannot exceed a 144" height.
Specialty laminates for hurricane applications have the following limitations:
Vanceva Storm cannot exceed a 60" width or 144" height
StormGuard cannot exceed a 72" width or 144" height
SentryGlas cannot exceed a 72" width or 120" height

Components & Enhancements:


Ceramic frit silk-screen or spandrel units cannot exceed an 84" width
RoomSide TM Low-E coating cannot exceed 60" wide x 142" high or 72" wide x 120" high
ClearPoint TM units must be reviewed and approved by Viracon prior to receiving a quote
Requires a minimum 24" width
Cannot exceed a 72" width or 120" height when using a SentryGlas interlayer
Cannot exceed an 84" width or 144" height when using a PVB interlayer
CyberShield TM units must be reviewed and approved by Viracon prior to receiving a quote
Requires a minimum 24" width
Cannot exceed 60" wide x 144" high or 72" wide x 120" high

086 V IR A C O N / / L A M INAT ED G L ASS


L A M I N AT E D G L A S S
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
LOCATION: DAYTON A BE ACH , FLORI DA // G LA SS TYP E : V L E1-7 0/PACIFICA // A RC HITE CT: L EO A DA LY

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: WE ST TAMPA GLASS // P HOTO G RA P HE R: CO U RTESY W EST TA MPA GL AS S , RO GER CA MP L A

THE MOTHER BABY CENTER


LOCATION: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA // GLASS TYPE: VE19-2M, VANCEVA COLOR SYSTEM

ARCHITECT: HDR INC. // GLAZING CONTRACTOR: EMPIREHOUSE INC. // PHOTOGRAPHER: BALLOGGPHOTO.COM

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MONOLITH
IC GLASS
S TA N D S U P TO
V I R T U A L LY E V E R Y T H I N G .
INCLUDING THE DISCERNING
EYES OF ARCHITECTS.

MO N O L I THI C G L A SS HIGHL I GHTS

092 P ROD U C T OVE RVIE W

MONOLITHIC GLASS
093 S IZE S

185 POST STREET


LO CATI ON : SAN F R ANCIS CO, CALIFORN IA

G LASS TY PE : M ONOL I THIC WIT H CUSTOM S ILK-S CRE E N

A R C HI TE CT: B R AND + ALLE N ARCH IT E CTS

G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: C S E RE CTORS IN C.

P H OTOGRAPHE R: VI RACON , DAVID MAD RID

HOWARD HUGHES CENTER (PREVIOUS)


LO CATI ON : LOS ANGEL E S , CALIFORN IA

G LASS TY PE : VT1 - 20, VS 1-08 , VA1-18 , VA1-35

A R C HI TE CT: DM JM AR CH IT E CTS

G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: WALT E RS & WOLF

P H OTOGRAPHE R: F L ICK R

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MONOLITHIC GLASS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Monolithic Glass is a single lite of glass that is typically used in the construction of the final Viracon fabricated product.

Viracon uses clear and tinted float glass substrates from all the major U.S. float glass manufacturing companies. Please note that
the only Viracon coatings that can be supplied on monolithic glass are Stainless Steel (VS) and Pewter (VP).

A monolithic glass product is enhanced for strength (see heat treatment), design (see silk-screen, spandrel and
DigitalDistinctions TM ) and aesthetics (see substrates and coatings). Additionally, monolithic glass is used to fabricate Viracon
insulating and laminated glass products (see insulating and laminated).

Single lite of glass that can be used alone or incorporated within Viracon fabricated insulating and laminated products.

092 V IR A C O N / / M ON OL IT HIC G L ASS


SIZES

MONOLITHIC GLASS SIZES

Glass sizing is based on 1/4 (6mm) to 3/8 (10mm) thickness in vertical applications.

165
(4, 191mm)

TO

36
(914mm)

MONOLITHIC GLASS
12 TO 9 6
( 3 0 5 mm t o 2 , 4 3 8 mm)

Monolithic glass units > 70 square feet must be reviewed and approved by Viracon prior to receiving a quote.

Configurations:
> 50 square foot units must be heat treated

Components & Enhancements:


Ceramic frit silk-screen or spandrel units cannot exceed an 84 width

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RESO
URCES
THE BEAUTIFUL, UNIFORM
FO U N D AT I O N O N W H I C H
LANDMARK GLASS PROJECTS
A R E B U I LT.

R E SO U R C E S HI G HL I G H TS

098 GLAS S S AMP LE S

098 MOBILE AP P

099 E D U C ATIONAL RE S OU RC E S

100 GLAS S S P E C IF IC ATION

116 QU ALITY S TAND ARD S


ONE57
LO CATI ON : NEW YOR K, N E W YORK

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G LASS TY PE : VR E13 - 59, VRE 19 -5 9 118 GLAZING GU ID E LINE S
A R C HI TE CT: ATEL I ER C HRIST IAN D E P ORT Z AMPARC (DE S IGN );

S LC E AR C HI TEC TS ( AR CH IT E CT OF RE CORD )
121 GLOS S ARY
G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: P E RMAST E E LISA N ORT H AME RICA COR P.

P H OTOGRAPHE R: GR EG WE ST

126 WARRANTY

MICHAEL A. EVANS CENTER FOR HEALTH 127 TRAD E MARKS & P ATE NTS
SCIENCES, MARIAN UNIVERSITY (PREVIOUS)
LO CATI ON : I NDI ANAPOLIS , IN DIAN A

G LASS TY PE : VUE1- 50, VE 1-2 M, VE 1-8 5 , OP T IWH IT E T M /VE 1-8 5 , VA NCEVA CO LO R SYSTEM

A R CHI TE CT: SC HM I DT AS S OCIAT E S ; BSA LIFE ST RUCT URE S

G L AZ I N G CON TRACTOR: H OOS IE R GLAS S CO. IN C.

P H OTOGRAPHE R: C O URT E SY S CH MIDT AS S OCIAT E S

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GLASS SAMPLES & MOBILE APP

GLASS SAMPLES

Glass samples are available for visual representation of Viracon products. To request samples, contact Viracon at 800.533.2080
or visit viracon.com.

SAMPLES AVAILABLE:
Custom 12" x 12" glass samples specific to your request
Glass Sample Kits:
Viracon Insulating Low-E Kit
- Contains 8 samples - 1 (5 x 7) Insulating units with black spacers and black silicone
Viracon DigitalDistinctions TM Kit
- Contains 16 samples - 1/4 (4 x 6) Monolithic Glass
Viraspan TM Ceramic Frit Spandrel and Silk-screen Kit
- Contains 16 samples - 1/4 (4 x 6) Monolithic Glass

MOBILE APP

The ViraconGlass app* offers different building types, heights, and lighting conditions to view your architectural glass products.
You can select from all of Viracon's standard coatings and substrates to find the right glass for your next project. You can also
compare different glass products side-by-side along with the performance data for each. ViraconGlass also allows you to under-
stand size capability by dragging a corner or entering the dimensions manually to identify minimum and maximum sizes for each
glass product.

*The ViraconGlass app is only available on the iPad.


**Viracon strongly recommends using glass samples and mock-up wall evaluations to assist in making final glass selections.

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

E D U C AT I O N A L R E S O U R C E S

We understand there are a number of factors and considerations that must be made when selecting glass products for a
building design. Viracon has provided design and educational resources to assist with this process.

AIA Presentations Viracon is an AIA/CES Approved Provider and offers interactive and in person presentations for
architects.

B IM Library Weve created a Viracon library to simplify the process of adding our glass products into Revit Building
Information Models.

Glazing Guidelines Documents and information regarding Viracon's guidelines for glazing, glass handling and storage,
maintenance and cleaning and glass breakage. See page 118.

Green Design / LEED Learn how Viracon products contribute to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Rating Systems.

Specification Using CSIs MasterFormat, our recommended 08 80 00 specification provides a comprehensive list of
items to include when specifying glass products. See page 100.

Tech Talks See viracon.com for specific and detailed documents covering the following topics:
Bird Friendly Glass
Field-Applied Coatings and Films on Glass
Glass Staining
Heat Soak Testing
Insulating Glass Sealant Visual Characteristics
Moir Pattern
Quench Pattern Characteristics
Reflective Glass
The Role of Reflectivity in Glass

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Thermal Stress Breakage
Viewing Windows for Swimming Pools and Aquariums

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GLASS SPECIFICATION

RECOMMENDED ARCHITECTURAL
G L A S S S P E C I F I C AT I O N
The specification on the following pages is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format.
The specification can be customized for your project by including details for the products you are specifying in Article 2.6
Product Schedule. The blue text below is intended to be altered to identify the specific product you selected. Please contact the
Architectural Design team at 800.533.2080 or email glass@viracon.com with any glass specification questions.

PLEASE SEE EXAMPLE BELOW


STEP 1. Select a product: For Example - VRE6-54 Insulating Glass.

STEP 2. Find the product type in Article 2.6 Product Schedule.


A. Insulating Coated Glass:
1. {Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VRE1-46} Insulating Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
b. Coating: {Coating} on #2 Surface
c. S
 pace: {Thickness} {Material aluminum, stainless steel, etc.} {finish mill finish or black painted}
{Gas argon or air} filled
d. Silicone: {gray or black}
e. Interior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance: { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance: { }%
c. Winter U-Value: { }
d. Summer U-Value: { }
e. Shading Coefficient: { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio: { }

STEP 3. Insert VRE6-54 into your specification including all of the details needed to manufacture the glass unit as well as the
solar performance requirements.
A. Insulating Coated Glass:
1. 1 VRE6-54 Insulating Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: 1/4" Blue-green HS
b. Coating: VRE-54 on #2 Surface
c. Space: 1/2" aluminum, black painted, air filled
d. Silicone: black
e. Interior Glass Ply: 1/4 Clear HS
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance: 41%
b. Exterior Reflectance: 24% T he information in the Architectural Glass Specification on pages
c. Winter U-Value: 0.30 100 - 114 is offered to assist in specifying Viracons Fabricated
d. Summer U-Value: 0.27 Glass Products. Viracon does not assume any responsibility for
e. Shading Coefficient: 0.29 the adequacy of this specification for a particular application. The

f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.25 design professional must confirm applicable code and design.

g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio: 1.63

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DIVISION 08 OPENINGS

08 80 00 GLAZING

PA R T 1 G E N E R A L

1.1 SUMMARY
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and
Division 01 Specification Sections apply to this Section.

B. Section Includes:
1. Transparent and translucent glass glazing for general and special purpose applications including;
coated, float, heat-strengthened, impact resistant, insulating, low emissivity, laminated, spandrel
and tempered glass.
2. Work Results: Manufacture, handle, deliver and install glazing systems as shown on the
architectural drawings or as otherwise specified and in accordance with the requirements of the
contract documents.

1.2 REFERENCES
A. Abbreviations and Acronyms:
1. AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association
2. ANSI American National Standards Institute
3. ASTM Formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials
4. CPSC Consumer Products Safety Commission
5. FT Fully Tempered
6. GANA Glass Association of North America
7. HS Heat-strengthened

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8. ICC International Code Council
9. IGCC Insulating Glass Certification Council
10. IGMA Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance
11. LBNL Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories
12. LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
13. Low-E Low emissivity
14. LSG Light to Solar Gain
15. NFRC National Fenestration Rating Council
16. SHGC Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
17. SC Shading Coefficient
18. USGBC The U.S. Green Building Council
19. VLT Visible Light Transmittance

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GLASS SPECIFICATION

B. Definitions:
1. Deterioration of Coated Glass: Defects developing from normal use that are attributed to the
manufacturing process and not to causes other than glass breakage and practices for maintaining
and cleaning coated glass contrary to manufacturers written instructions. Defects include peeling,
cracking and other indications of deterioration in metallic coating.
2. Deterioration of Insulating Glass: Failure of the hermetic seal under normal use that is attributed to
the manufacturing process and not to causes other than glass breakage and practices for maintaining
and cleaning insulating glass contrary to manufacturers written instructions. Evidence of failure is the
obstruction of vision by dust, moisture or film on interior surfaces of glass.
3. Deterioration of Laminated Glass: Defects developed from normal use that are attributed to the
manufacturing process and not to causes other than glass breakage and practices for maintaining
and cleaning laminated glass contrary to manufacturers written instructions. Defects include edge
separation, delaminating material obstructing vision through glass and blemishes exceeding those
allowed by referenced laminated glass standards.
4. Interspace or Airspace: The space between lites of any insulating glass unit that contains dehydrated
air or a specified gas.
5. Manufacturer: A firm that produces primary glass or fabricated glass products as defined in referenced
glazing publications.

C. Reference Standards: This section does not require compliance with standards, but is merely a listing of those
used. If compliance is required, statements will be included in the appropriate Section.
1. ASTM C 1036 Standard Specification for Flat Glass
2. ASTM C 1048 Standard Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass
3. ASTM C 1172 Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
4. ASTM C 1376 Standard Specification for Pyrolytic and Vacuum Deposition Coatings on Flat Glass
5. ASTM E 2190 Standard Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation (replaces
ASTM E773, E774 CBA, CAN / CGSB 12.8)
6. ASTM E 546 Standard Test Method for Frost/Dew Point of Sealed Insulating Glass Units
7. ASTM E 576 Standard Test Method for Frost/Dew Point of Sealed Insulating Glass Units in the Vertical Position
8. ASTM E 1300 Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings
9. ASTM C 1349 Standard Specification for Architectural Flat Glass Clad Polycarbonate
10. ANSI Z97.1 Performance Specifications and Methods of Test for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings
11. BS EN 14179 Glass in building - Heat-soaked thermally-toughened soda lime silicate safety glass
12. CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials

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1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Show details of each type of glazing system in conjunction with the framing system
indicating type of glass, sizes, shapes, glazing material and quantity. Show details indicating glazing
material, glazing thickness, bite on the glass and glass edge clearance.

B. Samples: Submit 12-inch (305 mm) long samples of each type of glass indicated except for clear monolithic
glass products, and 12-inch (305 mm) long samples of each color required, except black, for each type of
sealant or gasket exposed to view.

C. Test and Evaluation Reports: Glazing contractor shall obtain compatibility and adhesion test reports from
sealant manufacturer indicating that glazing materials were tested for compatibility and adhesion with
glazing sealant as well as other glazing materials including insulating units.

D. Manufacturer Reports: Submit Glass Fabricators Shop Drawing Review indicating compliance with glazing
standards established by the Glass Association of North America (GANA). Submittal to include thermal stress
and structural load analysis of the proposed glass types, configuration and sizes.

E. Sustainable Design Submittals: Submit manufacturers documentation verifying product content, origin
or other attributes for projects requiring special sustainability provisions, to meet the USGBCs LEED
requirements or other sustainable goals.

F. Warranties:
1. Provide a written 10-year warranty from date of manufacture for sputter coated glass. Warranty
covers deterioration due to normal conditions of use and not to handling, installing, and cleaning
practices contrary to the glass manufacturers published instructions.
2. Provide a written 10-year warranty from date of manufacture for laminated glass. Warranty covers
deterioration due to normal conditions of use and not to handling, installing, and cleaning practices

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contrary to the glass manufacturers published instructions.
3. Provide a written 10-year warranty from date of manufacture for insulating glass. Warranty covers
deterioration due to normal conditions of use and not to handling, installing, protecting and
maintaining practices contrary to the glass manufacturers published instructions.
4. Provide a written 10-year warranty from date of manufacture for Viraspan ceramic frit. Warranty
covers deterioration due to normal conditions of use and not to handling, installing, and cleaning
practices contrary to the glass manufacturers published instructions.
5. Provide a written 5-year warranty from date of manufacture for fully tempered glass that has been
Heat Soaked. Warrants that heat soaked tempered glass will not break spontaneously as a result of
Nickel Sulfide (NiS) inclusions at a rate exceeding 0.5% (5/1000) for a period of five years from the
date of manufacture.
6. Provide a written 5-year warranty from date of manufacture for DigitalDistinctions TM digitally printed
ceramic ink. Warranty covers deterioration due to normal conditions of use and not to handling,
installing, and cleaning practices contrary to the glass manufacturers published instructions.

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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE


A. Qualifications:
1. Manufacturers: Fabrication processes, including low emissivity and reflective coatings, insulating,
laminated, silk-screening and tempering shall be manufactured by a single manufacturer with a
minimum of ten (10) years of fabrication experience and meet ANSI / ASQC 9002 1994.

B. Mock-ups: Before glazing, build mockups for each glass product indicated in section 2.5 Product Schedule
to verify selections and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and qualities of materials and execution.
1. Construction: Build mockups with glass and glazing systems specified for the project,
including typical lite size, framing systems and glazing methods.
2. Scheduling: Notify architect seven days in advance of dates and times when mockups will be
available for viewing.
3. Quality Assurance: Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as
a standard for judging the completed work. Accepted mockups may become part of the
completed work if undisturbed at the time of substantial completion.

C. Publications: Comply with recommendations in the publications below, except where more stringent
requirements are indicated. Refer to these publications for glazing terms not otherwise defined in this
section or in Article 1.2 References.
1. GANA Glazing Manual
2. GANA Engineering Standards Manual
3. GANA Laminated Glazing Reference Manual

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING


A. Storage and Handling Requirements:
1. Protect glass from edge damage during handling. For insulating units exposed to substantial altitude
changes, comply with insulating glass manufacturers written recommendations for venting and sealing
to avoid hermetic seal ruptures.
2. Storage and Protection: Protect glazing materials according to manufacturers written instructions
and as needed to prevent damage to glass and glazing materials from condensation, temperature
changes, direct exposure to sun or other causes.

1.6 SITE CONDITIONS


A. Ambient Conditions: Do not proceed with glazing when ambient and substrate temperature conditions are
outside limits permitted by the glazing material manufacturers and when glazing channel substrates are wet
from rain, frost, condensation or other causes.
1. Do not install liquid glazing sealants when ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside
limits permitted by glazing sealant manufacturer or below 40F (4.4C).

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PA R T 2 P R O D U CT S

2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Source Listing: Acceptable source, Viracon, Inc.

B. Substitution Limitations: In some cases, it may be necessary to use the specified product without substitution,
either to match work-in-place or to match similar products used in another facility or for another reason
determined by the owner. Confirm constraints with the Owner or other Authority Having Jurisdiction.

C. Product Options: Obtain glass and glazing materials from one source for each product indicated. Coatings and
finished assemblies, such as insulating units and laminated units, to be manufactured by the same fabricator in
order to have a common source of warranty.

2.2 DESCRIPTION
A. Provide glazing systems capable of withstanding normal thermal movements, wind loads and impact loads,
without failure, including loss due to defective manufacture, fabrication and installation; deterioration of glazing
materials; and other defects in construction.

2.3 PERFORMANCE / DESIGN CRITERIA


A. Glass Strength: Analysis shall comply with ASTM E 1300 Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings.
Provide glass products in the thickness and strengths (annealed or heat-treated) required to meet or exceed the
following criteria based on project loads and in-service conditions.
1. Minimum thickness of annealed or heat-treated glass products to be selected so the worst case probability
of failure does not exceed the following:
a. 8 breaks per 1000 for glass installed vertically or not 15 degrees or more from the vertical plane
and under wind action.

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b. 1 break per 1000 for glass installed 15 degrees or more from the vertical plane and under action of
wind and/or snow.
2. Deflection must be limited to prevent disengagement from the frame and be less than or equal to 1 (25mm).

B. Thermal and Optical Performance: Provide glass products with performance properties specified in 2.5 Product
Schedule. Performance properties to be manufacturers published data as determined according to the following
procedures:
1. Center of glass U-Value: NFRC 100 methodology using LBNL WINDOW 5.2/6.3 computer program.
2. Center of glass solar heat gain coefficient: NFRC 200 methodology using LBNL-35298 WINDOW 5.2/6.3
computer program.
3. Solar optical properties: NFRC 300

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2.4 FABRICATION
A. Flat Glass:
1. Shall comply with ASTM C1036 Standard Specification for Flat Glass, Type 1, Class 1 (clear) or Class 2 (tinted,
heat-absorbing and light reducing) and Quality q3
2. ASTM C 1048 Heat Treated Flat Glass, Kind HS or FT (remove ASTM Standard C 1048 if annealed glass),
Condition A (uncoated), B (spandrel glass, one surface coated), or C (other coated glass
a. Heat Treated Flat Glass to be by horizontal (roller hearth) process with inherent rollerwave distortion
parallel to the bottom edge of the glass as installed.
b. Maximum peak to valley rollerwave 0.003" (0.08mm) in the central area and 0.008" (0.20mm) within
10.5" (267mm) of the leading and trailing edge
c. For clear or low-iron glass 5mm thick without ceramic frit or ink, maximum + or 125 mD
(millidiopter) over 95% of the glass surface.
d. Maximum bow and warp 1/32" per lineal foot (0.79mm).
e. All tempered architectural safety glass shall conform with ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201.
f. For all fully tempered glass, provide heat soak testing conforming to EN14179 which includes a 2 hour
dwell at 290C10C.

B. Insulating Glass:
1. Shall comply with ASTM E 2190 Standard Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation.
a. Units shall be certified for compliance by the IGCC in accordance with the above ASTM test method.
2. The unit overall thickness tolerance shall be -1/16" (1.59mm) / +1/32" (0.79mm) for a 1" two ply insulating unit.
Unit constructed with patterned or laminated glass shall be +/-1/16 (1.59mm).
3. Shall comply with ASTM E 546 Standard Test Method for Frost Point of Sealed Insulating Glass Units
4. Shall comply with ASTM E 576 Standard Test Method for Frost Point of Sealed Insulating Glass Units in the
Vertical Position
5. Sealed Insulating Glass Units to be double sealed with a primary seal of polyisobutylene and a secondary seal
of silicone.
a. The minimum thickness of the secondary seal shall be 1/16" (1.59mm).
b. The target width of the primary seal shall be 5/32" (3.97mm).
c. There shall be no voids or skips in the primary seal.
d. Up to a maximum of 3/32" of the airspacer may be visible above the primary polyisobutylene sealant.
e. Gaps or skips between primary and secondary sealant are permitted to a maximum width of 1/16"
(1.59mm) by maximum length of 2" (51mm) with gaps separated by at least 18" (457mm). Continuous
contact between the primary seal and the secondary seal is desired.
6. To provide a hermetically sealed and dehydrated space, lites shall be separated by a spacer with bent corners
and straight butyl injected zinc plated steel straight key joints.

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C. Laminated Glass:
1. Shall comply with ASTM 1172 Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass.
2. All laminated architectural safety glass shall conform with ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201.
3. Laminated Glass products to be fabricated free of foreign substances and air or glass pockets in autoclave
with heat plus pressure.

D. Coated Vision Glass:


1. Shall comply with ASTM C 1376 Standard for Pyrolytic and Vacuum Deposition Coatings on Glass
2. Coated products to be magnetically sputtered vacuum deposition (MSVD)
3. Edge Deletion When low-e coatings are used within an insulating unit, coating shall be edge deleted to
completely seal the coating within the unit.
a. The edge deletion should be uniform in appearance (visually straight) and remove 95% of the coating.

E. Ceramic Coated Glass Products:


1. Shall comply with ASTM C 1048 Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass Kind HS, Kind FT Coated
and Uncoated, Condition B
2. Silk-screen pattern should be no more than 0.0625 (1.59 mm) off parallel from locating glass edge and no
more than 0.125 (3.18 mm) from edges other than locating glass edge.
3. Silk-screen pattern shall have a maximum of a 0.03125 (0.79 mm) variation in dot, hole or line location.
4. Digital print should be no more than 1/16 (1.6 mm) off parallel from locating glass edge and no more than 1/8
(3 mm) from edges other than locating glass edge.
5. Digital print shall have a maximum of a 1/32 (0.8 mm) variation in dot, hole or line location.
6. Digital print may have an indefinite boarder of up to 1/32 (0.8 mm).

2.5 ACCESSORIES
A. Glazing Materials: Select glazing sealants, tapes, gaskets and additional glazing materials of proven compatibility
with other materials they will contact, including glass products, seals of insulating glass units and glazing channel
substrates, under conditions of installation and service, as demonstrated by testing and field experience.

RESOURCES
1. Setting blocks to be 100% silicone with a durameter hardness of 855.

2.6 PRODUCT SCHEDULE


All products shall comply with ASTM Standards and requirements in Article 2.3 Materials.
A. Insulating Coated Glass:
1. {Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VRE1-46} Insulating Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
b. Coating: {Coating} on #2 Surface
c. 
Space: {Thickness} {Material aluminum, stainless steel, etc.} {finish mill finish or black painted}
{Gas argon or air} filled
d. Silicone: {gray or black}
e. Interior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}

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2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance: { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance: { }%
c. Winter U-Value: { }
d. Summer U-Value: { }
e. Shading Coefficient: { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio: { }

B. Laminated Coated Glass:


1. {Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VLE1-57} Laminated Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
b. Coating: {Coating} on #2 Surface
c. Interlayer: {Thickness} {Type pvb, StormGuard, etc}
d. Interior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance { }%
c. Winter U-Value { }
d. Summer U-Value { }
e. Shading Coefficient { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio { }

C. Monolithic Reflective Glass:


1. {Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VS1-14} Monolithic Reflective Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
b. Coating: {Coating} on #2 Surface
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance: { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance: { }%
c. Winter U-Value: { }
d. Summer U-Value: { }
e. Shading Coefficient: { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio: { }

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D. Insulating Laminated Coated Glass:


1. { Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VRE1-46} Insulating Laminated Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
b. Coating: {Coating} on #2 Surface
c. 
Space: {Thickness} {Material aluminum, stainless steel, etc.} {finish mill finish or black painted}
{Gas argon or air} filled
d. Silicone: {gray or black}
e. Interior Glass Ply 1: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
f. Interlayer: {Thickness} {Type pvb, StormGuard, etc}
g. Interior Glass Ply 2: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance { }%
c. Winter U-Value { }
d. Summer U-Value { }
e. Shading Coefficient { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio { }

E. Laminated Insulating Coated Glass:


1. {Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VRE1-46} Laminated Insulating Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply 1: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
b. Interlayer: {Thickness} {Type pvb, StormGuard, etc}
c. Exterior Glass Ply 2: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
d. Coating: {Coating} on #4 Surface
e. 
Space: {Thickness} {Material aluminum, stainless steel, etc.} {finish mill finish or black painted}

RESOURCES
{Gas argon or air} filled
f. Silicone: {gray or black}
g. Interior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance { }%
c. Winter U-Value { }
d. Summer U-Value { }
e. Shading Coefficient { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio { }

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F. Triple Insulating Coated Glass:


1. {Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VRE1-46} Triple Insulating Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
b. Coating: {Coating} on #2 Surface
c. 
Spaces: {Thickness} {Material aluminum, stainless steel, etc.} {finish mill finish or black painted}
{Gas argon or air} filled
d. Silicone: {gray or black}
e. Middle Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
f. Coating: VE-85 on #4 Surface
g. Interior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance: { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance: { }%
c. Winter U-Value: { }
d. Summer U-Value: { }
e. Shading Coefficient: { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio: { }

G. Insulating Coated Spandrel Glass:


1. {Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VRE1-46} Insulating Coated Spandrel Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
b. Coating: {Coating} on #2 Surface
c. 
Space: {Thickness} {Material aluminum, stainless steel, etc.} {finish mill finish or black painted}
{Gas argon or air} filled
d. Silicone: {gray or black}
e. Interior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
f. Ceramic Frit: {Frit Color ex: V933 Warm Gray} on #4 Surface
2. Performance Requirements
a. Winter U-Value: { }
b. Summer U-Value: { }

H. Viraspan Insulating Coated Silk-screened Glass:
1. {Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VRE1-46} Insulating Coated Silk-screened Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
b. Coating: {Coating} on #2 Surface
c. Ceramic Frit: {Frit Color ex: V933 Warm Gray} on #2 Surface
d. 
Pattern: {Viraspan Design, Viraspan Design-Plus or Viraspan Design-Original} {Screen #} {Pattern
dots, lines, custom, etc.}

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e. Pattern Orientation: {Orientation - lines vertical, horizontal, etc.}


f. 
Space: {Thickness} {Material aluminum, stainless steel, etc.} {finish mill finish or black painted}
{Gas argon or air} filled
g. Silicone: {gray or black}
h. Interior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance: { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance: { }%
c. Winter U-Value: { }
d. Summer U-Value: { }
e. Shading Coefficient: { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio: { }

I. Viraspan Monolithic Spandrel Glass:


1. {Overall Thickness} Viraspan Monolithic Spandrel Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - HS or FT}
b. Ceramic Frit: {Frit Color ex: V933 Warm Gray} on #2 Surface
2. Performance Requirements
a. Winter U-Value { }
b. Summer U-Value { }

J. Viraspan Monolithic Silk-screened Glass:


1. {Overall Thickness} Viraspan Monolithic Silk-screened Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - HS or FT}

RESOURCES
b. Ceramic Frit: {Frit Color ex: V933 Warm Gray} on #2 Surface
c. 
Pattern: {Viraspan Design, Viraspan Design-Plus or Viraspan Design-Original} {Screen #} {Pattern
dots, lines, custom, etc.}
d. Pattern Orientation: {Orientation - lines vertical, horizontal, etc.}
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance { }%
c. Winter U-Value { }
d. Summer U-Value { }
e. Shading Coefficient { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio { }

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K. ClearPoint TM Insulating Point Supported Glass:


1. {Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VRE1-46} Insulating Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: {Thickness, must be 3/8 or greater} {Color} Heat Treatment FT Heat Soaked
b. Coating: {Coating} on #2 Surface
c. Exterior hole to be countersunk
d. Space: 1/2" (13.2 mm) black air filled space
e. Silicone: {gray or black}
f. Interior Glass Ply: {Thickness, must be 1/4 or greater} {Color} Heat Treatment FT Heat Soak
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance { }%
c. Winter U-Value { }
d. Summer U-Value { }
e. Shading Coefficient { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio { }

L. ClearPoint TM Insulating Laminated Point Supported Glass:


1. {Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VRE1-46} Insulating Laminated Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: {Thickness, must be 3/8 or greater} {Color} Heat Treatment FT Heat Soaked
b. Coating: {Coating} on #2 Surface
c. Exterior hole to be countersunk
d. Space: 1/2" (13.2 mm) black air filled space
e. Silicone: {gray or black}
f. Interior Glass Ply 1: {Thickness, must be 1/4 or greater} {Color} Heat Treatment FT Heat Soak
g. Interlayer: {Thickness} {Type pvb, StormGuard, etc}
h. Interior Glass Ply 2: {Thickness, must be 1/4 or greater} {Color} Heat Treatment FT Heat Soak
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance { }%
c. Winter U-Value { }
d. Summer U-Value { }
e. Shading Coefficient { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio { }

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M. DigitalDistinctions TM Insulating Digital Printed Glass:


1. {Overall Thickness} Insulating Digital Printed Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - HS or FT}
b. Digital Print File: {File # ex: D5555} or {Custom artwork to be supplied by architect} on #2 Surface
c. 
Space: {Thickness} {Material aluminum, stainless steel, etc.} {finish mill finish or black painted}
{Gas argon or air} filled
d. Silicone: {gray or black}
e. Interior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance: { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance: { }%
c. Winter U-Value: { }
d. Summer U-Value: { }
e. Shading Coefficient: { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio: { }

N. CyberShield Insulating Laminated RF Shielding Glass:


1. {Overall Thickness} {Product Number, ex: VRE1-46} Insulating Laminated Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon.
a. Exterior Glass Ply: {Thickness} {Color} {Heat Treatment - AN, HS or FT}
b. Coating: {Coating} on #2 Surface
c. 
Space: {Thickness} {Material aluminum, stainless steel, etc.} {finish mill finish or black painted}
{Gas argon or air} filled
d. Silicone: {gray or black}
e. Interior Glass Ply 1: 1/4" Clear {Heat Treatment - HS or FT}

RESOURCES
f. Coating: Pilkington DATASTOP on #4 Surface
g. Interlayer: {Thickness, must be greater than .060} {Type pvb, StormGuard, etc}
h. Interior Glass Ply 2: 1/4" Clear {Heat Treatment - HS or FT}
i. Coating: Pilkington DATASTOP on #6 Surface
2. Performance Requirements
a. Visible Light Transmittance { }%
b. Exterior Reflectance { }%
c. Winter U-Value { }
d. Summer U-Value { }
e. Shading Coefficient { }
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient { }
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio { }

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PA R T 3 E X E C U T I O N

3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verification of Conditions:
1. Verify prepared openings for glazing are correctly sized and within tolerance. Verify that the minimum required
face and edge clearances are being followed.
2. Verify that a functioning weep system is present.
3. Do not proceed with glazing until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION
A. Surface Preparation: Immediately before glazing, clean glazing channels and other framing members receiving
glass. Remove coatings not firmly bonded to substrates.
B. Demolition / Removal: Remove and replace glass that is broken, chipped, cracked or damaged in any way.

3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install products using the recommendations of manufacturers of glass, sealants, gaskets and other glazing
materials including those in the GANA Glazing Manual except where more stringent requirements are indicated.

B. Prevent glass from contact with contaminating substances that result from construction operations such as weld
splatter, fire-safing or plastering.

3.4 CLEANING
A. Clean excess sealant or compound from glass and framing members immediately after application using solvents
or cleaners recommended by manufacturers.

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RESOURCES

CONFIDENTIAL PROJECT
LOCATION: CH AN T ILLY, VIRG IN IA // G LA SS TYP E : V RE1-4 6, V E1-8 5 // A RC HITE CT: KGD A RCHITECTU RE

GL AZING CONTRACTOR: H ARMON IN C. // P HOTO GRA P HE R: CO U RTESY JA MES G. DAV IS CO NSTRU CTIO N

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QUALITY STANDARDS

Q U A L I T Y S TA N D A R D S

I N S U L AT I N G G L A S S U N I T S
Viracon's insulating glass units are Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC) certified to ASTM E2190 Standard Specification
for Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation.

L A M I N AT E D G L A S S U N I T S
Viracon's laminated glass units with a minimum .030" pvb interlayer comply with ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201, which are
the industry safety standards for glazing materials. In addition, Viracons laminated glass units comply with ASTM 1172 Standard
Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass.

EDGE BLUSHING In both structural and butt glazed applications, silicone sealants may come in contact with the polyvinyl butyral
(pvb) interlayer used in laminated glass. When silicone contacts the laminated glass edge, a cosmetic blushing of the pvb interlayer
will occur over time. It generally begins as a small bubble formation at the contacted edge, which then grows to form a limited
unbonded area at the glass edge. This reaction is limited and generally does not exceed more than 3/8" (9.5 mm). Edge blushing
may be visible however does not affect the structural integrity of the laminated glass with respect to its ability to resist uniform loads.

C O AT E D G L A S S - LO W - E O R R E F L E CT I V E
Viracon's coated glass products comply with ASTM Standard C1376 Standard Specification for Pyrolytic and Vacuum Deposition
Coatings on Flat Glass.

INSPECTION GUIDELINES
PINHOLES Inspect glass from a distance of 10 ft. (3 m) in transmission, at a viewing angle of 90 to the specimen, against a bright
uniform background. If a pinhole is readily apparent, the following criteria apply: Pinholes larger than 1/16" (1.6 mm) in diameter
are not allowed in 80 percent of the central glass area. Pinholes larger than 3/32" (2.4 mm) are not allowed in the outer 20
percent of the glass area. No more than two readily apparent blemishes are allowed in a 3" (75 mm) diameter circle and no more
than five readily apparent blemishes are allowed in a 12" (300 mm) diameter circle.

UNIFORMITY When viewing coated glass from a minimum distance of 10 ft. (3 m), color variation may occur from one unit to
another. This can be caused by variations within the float glass substrate and normal production variations, and this is not
considered a defect. All Viracon commercial glass products conform to industry color standards.

DISTORTION Various factors involved in heat processing, insulating air spacers and frame binding may distort reflected objects
viewed on the glass surface. These are not considered defects of the coated glass or the final fabricated product.

SCRATCHES Inspect glass from a distance of 10 ft. (3 m). Scratches up to 2" (50 mm) are allowed in 80 percent central glass area,
and scratches up to 3" (75 mm) are allowed in the outer area. Concentrated scratches or abraded areas are not allowed.

D I G I TA L D I S T I N C T I O N S TM G L A S S
Please reference pages 030-033 for more information.

SILK-SCREENED GLASS
Viracons silk-screened glass products comply with ASTM C1048 Standard Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully
Tempered Flat Glass Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated, Condition B.

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INSPECTION GUIDELINES
View silk-screened glass from a distance of 10 feet (3m) under natural daylight conditions. Pinholes larger than 1/16 (1.6mm)
are not allowed if noticeable from a distance of 10 feet or greater. Color as well as opacity of the ceramic frit pattern may vary
slightly due to paint thickness variations.

PATTERN ORIENTATION Patterns may be located up to 1/16 (1.6mm) off parallel from the locating glass edge. Due to glass dimensions
and squareness tolerances, patterns may be up to 1/8 (3mm) off parallel from edges other than the locating glass edge.

PATTERN DEFINITION a print definition of 1/32 (0.8mm) indefinite border is acceptable.

PATTERN REGISTRY Maximum variation of +/- 1/32 (0.8mm) in dot, line or hole location is acceptable. Full coverage
translucent frit is available with the following criteria:
P inholes to 1/16 diameter, fisheyes, streaks from screening process and paint particles are allowed. Large clusters of close
spacing of pinholes or other defects are not allowed in the central 80% of the glass area.
Color and uniformity may vary slightly due to variations in ceramic frit thickness.
A pproval of a full-size mock-up at an 11 foot inspection distance and a 90-degree angle to glass surface against a bright
uniform background is required.
Not for use in interior applications

S PA N D R E L G L A SS
Viracons spandrel glass products comply with ASTM C 1048 Standard Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully
Tempered Flat Glass Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated, Condition B

INSPECTION GUIDELINES
View spandrel glass from a distance of 15 ft. (4.6 m) under natural daylight conditions. Color and reflectance may vary when
viewed under a uniform, opaque background. This is not considered a defect.

RESOURCES
When viewing spandrel glass under similar conditions, reflected pinholes and scratches are not considered defects if they are unobtrusive.

In structurally glazed applications, a clear edge may be visible. Contact Viracon's Architectural Inside Sales Department for more information.

Viracon reserves the right to change substrate glass suppliers. As a result, this may affect perceived colors of our Viraspan
samples. Approval of all glass colors is based on 12" x 12" (305 mm x 305 mm) samples, which are ordered for each project.

ISO 9001
When products, systems, machinery and devices work well and safely, it is often because they meet standards and the organization
responsible for many thousands of the standards which benefit the world is ISO the International Organization for Standardization.
Viracon is an ISO 9001 certified company. This certification encompasses Viracons entire operation sales, customer service,
financial services, scheduling, purchasing, fabricating and shipping to ensure a consistent level of quality in production.

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GLAZING GUIDELINES

Viracon specifies that 100% silicone setting blocks be used for all types of glazing systems. The blocks should have a Shore-A
durometer hardness of 85 5. They should also be centered at quarter points and be 1/16 (1.6 mm) less than the channel width
(See Figure 1). For additional recommendations, contact the appropriate gasket or framing manufacturer.

Viracon specifies that edge blocks or anti-walk blocks be used for dry glazed systems. Viracon also specifies that edge blocks
be silicone and have a Shore-A Durometer hardness of 60 5 and be a minimum of 4 in length. They should be installed in
the vertical channel with a 1/8 (3mm) clearance between glass edge and block. This will limit lateral movement of the glass.
Inadequate edge clearances can cause glass breakage as a result of glass-to-frame contact. For recommended face and
minimum edge clearances, as well as minimum glass bites, (See Figure 2).

WEEP SYSTEM
The edges of laminated, insulating, and spandrel glass
should not be exposed to water or moisture vapor for
extended periods of time. Exposure of the glass to moisture SETTI N G
B LO CK S
vapor or liquid water for extended periods will ultimately
result in seal failure, coating deterioration, sealant
deterioration, or delamination. Viracon requires either a
positive weather seal, or an adequate weep system to
prevent this occurrence (See Figure 3). The effectiveness of WE E P
the weep system or weather seal depends on the design, S YS TE M

workmanship, engineering, and mock-up verification testing


FIGUR E 1
completed by the glazing manufacturer, installer, or designer.
Responsibility for the weep system and its performance is
the responsibility of those parties or others, and is not the
responsibility of Viracon. F AC E

STRUCTURAL SILICONE GLAZING


BITE
Structural silicone glazing uses silicone sealants with an
interior backup mullion. It must be specified as a structural
E D GE
silicone glazing system due to compatibility limitations of
silicone sealants with certain types of glass or insulating
FIGUR E 2
unit secondary seal designs. To obtain approval for any
structural silicone glazing system, contact the appropriate
D E NS E
C LOS E D -C E LL
silicone manufacturer or the Technical Services Department WE D GE
NE OP RE NE
GAS KE T
at Viracon. GAS KE T

WE E P

FIGUR E 3

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GLASS HANDLING AND STORAGE


Care needs to be taken during handling and glazing to ensure that glass damage does not occur. Do not allow glass edges to
contact the frame or any hard surface during installation. Use rolling blocks if the insulating units are rotated or cartwheeled
on their corners. To see an example of a rolling block, refer to the Glass Association of North America (GANA) glazing manual.

Improper glass storage techniques may result in damage to glass components, glass surfaces, coatings or glass breakage.
Store glass crates properly to prevent them from tipping. Also, ensure proper blocking and protection from outside elements.
Improper air circulation for spandrel glass may result in glass damage or staining. Refer to Viracons Glass Staining Tech Talk
for additional information on glass staining and storage.

Viracon recommends a 5-7 lean against two wide, sturdy uprights, which are capable of withstanding crate weight.

Once the glass is installed, the architect, general contractor or building owner should provide for glass protection and
cleaning. Weathering metals, alkaline materials or abrasive cleaners may cause surface damage. Windblown objects,
welding sparks or other material that contacts the glass surface during construction may cause irreversible damage.

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Translucent frits are ceramic enamels that are silk-screened onto glass and fused onto the surface during heat treatment.
The silk-screening process involves depositing the frit on the glass through a nylon mesh. Due to the paint composition,
the resultant surface retains some surface irregularity after it is fired onto the glass surface.

Since the surface is rougher than a normal glass surface, clean conditions must exist during installation to prevent
contaminants or sealants from begriming the glass. Viracon recommends wearing clean cotton or rubber gloves when
handling this product. In addition, caution is recommended when working with sealants because liquid sealants that
penetrate the porous surface may become difficult to remove once cured. Be aware of the rough surface so appropriate
precautions can be taken by the other trades.

RESOURCES
MAINTENANCE
It is important to clean the glass during and after construction. For routine cleaning, use a soft, clean, grit-free cloth and a
mild soap, detergent, or window cleaning solution. Rinse immediately with clean water and remove any excess water from the
glass surface with a squeegee. Do not allow any metal or hard parts of the cleaning equipment to contact the glass surface.

Take special care cleaning coated glass surfaces. Do not use abrasive cleaners, razor blades, putty knives and metal parts
of cleaning equipment, since these will scratch the coating. Fingerprints, grease, smears, dirt, scum and sealant residue
are more noticeable on coated glass, requiring more frequent cleaning. Follow the same cleaning techniques used for non-
coated glass. If detergent residue is still present, it can be effectively removed with a 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and
water. The glass surface should then be wiped dry with a clean grit-free cloth or squeegee.

For more detailed cleaning and maintenance recommendations, please visit viracon.com.

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GLAZING GUIDELINES

GLASS BREAKAGE
It is important to first determine appropriate loads for the glass. Viracon can supply glass strength analyses on specified
products. Unexplained glass breakage may still occur due to thermal stress, glazing system pressures, glazing damage,
handling and storage conditions, excessive wind loads, objects and debris striking the glass, improper factory fabrication or
damage by persons or objects at the construction site.

FRAMING DEFLECTIONS
Refer to the GANA glazing manual for information on adequate framing systems. You are required to comply with industry
standards for framing deflection. It must not exceed either the length of the span divided by 175 or 3/4 (19 mm), whichever is less.

N O N - R E CTA N G U L A R G L A S S S H A P E S
Viracon capabilities include cutting virtually any shape glass required for your project without full-size patterns. However, if
you require a full-size pattern, it must be submitted to Viracon on mylar. If not, Viracon will transfer the pattern to mylar at an
additional charge. Viracon will not be responsible for size accuracy. For additional information, contact Viracon Inside Sales.

W A R R A N T Y I N FO R M AT I O N
Viracon architectural products carry limited warranties. Failure
VIS ION
to adhere to the following guideline for spandrel glass will GLAS S
void its warranty: Viracon does not recommend or warrant
applications in which insulation is applied directly to the
glass. The area behind the panel must be vented to prevent
INSULATI O N
condensation from forming on cold interior surfaces. Insulation
AI RSPACE
should be installed with a 1 air space between the glass and (1 M I N )
insulation (See Figure 4). Visit viracon.com for copies of our
product warranties. S PAN D REL
GLASS

VI SI O N
GLASS

FIGUR E 4

RECOMMENDED GLASS
Glass Edge Face Glass Dimensional Thickness
CLEARANCES
Thickness Clearance Clearance Bite Tolerance Tolerance
AND TOLERANCES

Monolithic 1/4" (6mm) 1/4" (6mm) 1/8" (3mm) 3/8" (10mm) 1/16 (1.6mm) ASTM C1036
Laminated - 2 plies 1/4" (6mm) 1/2" (12mm) 1/4" (6mm) 1/8" (3mm) 1/2" (13mm) +3/16" / -1/16" (+4.8mm / -1.6mm) ASTM C1172

Insulating - 1/4" (6mm) Exterior


+3/16" / -1/16" +1/32" / -1/16"
Lite 1/2" (13.2mm) Spacer 1/4" 1" (25mm) 1/4" (6mm) 3/16" (5mm) 1/2" (13mm)
(+4.8mm / -1.6mm) (+.8mm / -1.6mm)
(6mm) Interior Lite

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GLOSSARY

GLOSSARY

Acoustics: The science of sound and sound control.

Air Side: The side of float glass that was up, or exposed to the air, when it was manufactured. The bottom side is referred
to as the tin side because it floated on a liquid tin bath. Coatings are applied to the air side.

Air Spacer: A desiccant filled frame used to separate two lites of glass in an insulating unit.

Annealed: Raw glass with low residual stresses. This enables cutting and fabrication.

Argon Gas: An invisible non toxic gas used in insulating units to enhance the units insulating performance (u-value).

Autoclave: A vessel that employs high pressure and heat. In the glass industry, used to produce a bond between glass
interlayers creating a laminated glass product.

Bite: The dimension by which the framing system overlaps the edge of the glazing infill.

Blast Resistant Glass: A laminated glazing construction commonly specified to mitigate injuries from flying glass resulting
from an air-blast explosive.

Butt Glazed: The installation of glass products where the vertical glass edges are without structural supporting mullions.

Butyl: Shortened term for polyisobutylene. The primary seal of an insulating unit and key component in restricting moisture
vapor transmission.

Capillary Tube: A small tube factory-placed into the air spacer of an insulating unit used for balancing interior and exterior
pressures during transportation over higher elevations i.e. mountain ranges or air transport.

Ceramic Frit: An enamel applied to glass for decorative/aesthetic appearances and/or functionality such as solar control,
ceramic frit is applied with a large roller for full spandrel applications or through a screen for silk-screen applications.

Ceramic Ink: An enamel applied to glass for decorative and aesthetic appearances and/or functionality such as solar
control, ceramic ink is applied with a programmable print head for digital inkjet printing. Ceramic ink has a thinner viscosity
than ceramic frit which allows it to flow through the print head.

Coated Glass: A general reference to any glass incorporating a reflective or low-e coating.

Condensation: The appearance of moisture (water vapor) on the surface of an object caused by warm moist air coming into
contact with a colder object.

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Conventionally Glazed: A framing system that captures the glazing component in the glazing channel.

CPSC 16 CFR 1201: Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials.

Delamination: An unbonded area in laminated glass between glass and PVB.

Desiccant: Small extremely porous beads used to absorb moisture in the sealed air spacer of an insulating unit.

Distortion: Alteration of viewed images caused by variations in glass flatness or inhomogeneous portions within the glass,
an inherent characteristic of heat-treated glass.

Double Laminated Insulating Glass: An insulating glass unit in which both the interior and exterior components are a
laminated glass.

Double Strength: Refers to clear 1/8 (3mm) thick float glass.

Dual Seal: Refers to an insulating unit with a primary seal of polyisobutylene (butyl) and a secondary seal of silicone.

Emissivity: The measure of a surfaces ability to emit long-wave infrared radiation.

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Etch: To alter the surface of glass with hydrofluoric acid or other caustic agents. Permanent etching of glass may occur from
alkali and other runoff from surrounding building materials.

Float Glass: Glass formed on a bath of molten tin. The surface in contact with the tin is known as the tin surface or tin side.
The top surface is known as the atmosphere surface or air side.

Fully Tempered Glass (FT): Glass that has been heat-treated to have either a minimum surface compression of 10,000 psi
or an edge compression not less than 9700 psi in accordance with the requirements of ASTM C 1048 kind FT or meet the
requirements of ANSI Z97.1 or CPSC 16 CFR 1201 safety glazing standards. Tempered glass is 4-5 times stronger than annealed
glass and when broken breaks into small relatively harmless pieces.

Glazing: (n) A generic term used to describe an infill material such as glass. (v) The process of installing an infill material into a
prepared opening in windows, door panels, partitions, etc.

Ground Edge: A special fabrication done to the edge of a piece of glass. Makes the edge smooth and gives it a whitish/gray
appearance.

Heat Soak: A process of heating glass to a specific temperature for a specified time in a special oven in an attempt to find any
impurities in the glass known as nickel sulfide inclusions.

Heat Strengthened (HS): Glass that has been heat-treated to have a surface compression between 3500 and 7500 psi and
meet the requirements for ASTM C 1048 kind HS. It is ~2-3 times the strength of annealed glass. Heat-strengthened glass is
not a safety glazing material and will not meet the requirements of ANSI Z97.1 or CPSC 16 CFR 1201.

Heat Transfer Methods: Heat transfers from one place to another via convection, conduction or radiation. Convection occurs
from the upward movement of warm light air currents. Conduction occurs when energy passes from one object to another.
Radiation occurs when heat is sent through space and is capable of traveling to a distant object where it can be reflected
absorbed or transmitted.

Heat Treated: Term used for both fully tempered glass and heat-strengthened glass.

Hurricane / cyclic wind-resistant glass: Laminated glazing tested to one or more test protocols for high velocity hurricane
winds and windborne debris.

Infrared (IR): IR is part of the solar spectrum or sunlight that is invisible to the human eye. It has a wavelength range of ~790-
3000 nanometers and has a penetrating heat effect. Short-wave IR converts to heat when it is absorbed by an object.

Insulating Glass (IG): Two glass components separated by an air spacer and hermetically sealed. Inherently insulating glass
increases a windows thermal performance.

Insulating Laminated Glass: An insulating glass unit in which the exterior component is a monolithic glass ply and the interior
component is laminated glass.

Interlayer: Refers to the plastic or vinyl in a laminated unit.

Iridescence: Also called strain pattern or Q-lines. It is a pattern in heat treated glass not normally visible except under certain
lighting conditions. It is especially visible with the use of a polarized lens. Iridescence is an inherent characteristic of heat
treated glass.

Laminated Glass: Two or more pieces of glass bonded together by a piece of plastic/vinyl called polyvinyl butyral (PVB.) A
minimum interlayer thickness of .030 (.76mm) meets the requirements of ANSI Z97.1 or CPSC 16 CFR 1201 safety glazing standards.

Laminated Insulating Glass: An insulating glass unit in which the exterior component is a laminated glass and the interior
component is a monolithic glass ply.

Light to Solar Gain Ratio (LSG): The ratio is equal to the Visible Light Transmittance divided by the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.
The Department of Energy's Federal Technology Alert publication of the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) views
an LSG of 1.25 or greater to be Green Glazing/Spectrally Selective Glazing.

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Lite: Another term for a pane of glass. Sometimes spelled "light" in industry literature.

Low-E: An abbreviation for Low Emissivity coatings. They are applied to glass to reflect invisible long-wave infrared or
heat. They reduce heat gain or loss in a building by redirecting the heat. In addition they typically provide greater light
transmission low reflection and reduce heat transfer.

Low iron: Low iron glass is a type of float glass manufactured with less iron than standard clear glass. With this reduction in
iron content the greenish tint is reduced. UltraWhite TM , Starphire and Optiwhite TM are low iron glass substrates.

Lucor: A powder used to separate lites of glass to prevent damage from scratching or rubbing.

Mock-Up: A full size sample or model of a unit normally used to judge appearance and performance.

Monolithic: Refers to a single lite of glass as a finished product.

Mullion: A horizontal or vertical member that supports and holds such items as panels, glass, sash or sections of a curtain wall.

Negative Air: Refers to an insulating unit wherein the two lites of glass are closer together in the center of the unit than
they are at the edge. This gives the unit the appearance of being "bowed in".

Nickel Sulfide: An inclusion in float glass that can cause spontaneous breakage in fully tempered glass.

Offset Glass: unit wherein the two glass ply edges are intentionally not aligned.

OITC Rating: Outside-Inside Transmission Class Rating is used to classify acoustic performance of glazing in exterior
applications.

Pattern Glass: Glass with textured surface to emit light but restrict vision.

Polished Edge: A special fabrication done to the edge of a piece of glass. Makes the edge smooth and gives it an
extremely shiny or polished appearance.

Polyisobutylene (PIB): The primary seal of an insulating unit and the key component in restricting moisture vapor transmission.

Polyurethane: Also commonly called urethane. Used by some insulating fabricators for a secondary sealant. It is also an
interlayer used in polycarbonate security products.

Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB): The plastic or vinyl used in the makeup of a laminated unit. The vinyl is what holds that unit
together.

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Positive Air: The opposite of negative air. In an insulating unit where the center of the unit is farther apart than around the
air spacer these units have a bowed out appearance.

Pyrolytic Deposition: A process of applying a thin metallic coating to the surface of flat glass during the float glass
manufacturing process.

R-Value: Thermal resistance of a glazing system expressed ft2/hr/F/BTU (m2/W/C). The r-value is the reciprocal of the
U-value. The higher the R-value, the less heat is transmitted through the glazing material.

RAT Equation: The RAT equation accounts for 100 percent of solar energy which is equal to the sum of solar reflectance
absorption and transmittance. For example with a single pane of 1/8 (3mm) clear glass 83 percent of solar energy is
transmitted 8 percent is reflected and 9 percent is absorbed by the glass. Of the solar energy absorbed portions are
emitted back towards the exterior and towards the building interior.

Reflective Glass: See Solar Reflective Coatings

Relative Heat Gain (RHG): The amount of heat gained through glass taking into consideration the effects U-value and
shading coefficient. The English System relative heat gain is calculated as: RHG = (Summer U-value x 14F) + (Shading
Coefficient x 200). The Metric System is calculated as: RHG = (Summer U-value x 7.8C) + (Shading Coefficient x 630).
The lower the RHG the more the glass product restricts heat gain.

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Roller Wave: The appearance of waviness sometimes seen in heat treated glass caused by the glass moving over rollers in
the tempering furnace.

Sandblasted Finish: A surface treatment for flat glass obtained by spraying the glass with hard particles to roughen the
surface. The method restricts vision while maintaining a level of light transmission.

Setting Blocks: Generally rectangular, cured extrusions on which the glass product bottom edge is placed to effectively
support the weight of the glass. Viracon recommends that only 100% silicone setting blocks be used for all types of glazing systems.

Shading Coefficient: Shading coefficient is the ratio of solar heat gain through a specific type of glass that is relative to
the solar heat gain through a 1/8 (3mm) ply of clear glass under identical conditions. As the shading coefficient number
decreases heat gain is reduced which means a better performing product.

Sightline for Insulating Glass: Edge dimension of insulating glass covered by spacer and intended to be covered in glazing channel.

Silk-screen: A process of applying a specific design or pattern to glass. The design is made by placing a screen over a piece
of glass and then pressing ceramic frit by means of a large squeegee through the pores of the screen. After the frit is applied
the glass goes through an infrared oven to dry the frit and then through a tempering furnace to fire (bond) the frit to the glass
permanently.

Skylight: A window glazed in a roof or ceiling of a building.

Sloped Glazing: Glass units that are glazed more than 15 off vertical.

Solar Control Glass: Tinted and/or coated glass that reduces the amount of solar heat gain transmitted through a glazing product.

Solar Energy: The sum total of the solar spectrum.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): The portion of directly transmitted and absorbed solar energy that enters into the
buildings interior. The higher the SHGC the higher the heat gain.

Solar Reflectance: The percentage of solar energy that is reflected from the glass surface(s).

Solar Reflective Coatings: Coatings that reduce heat gain through higher solar reflection.

Solar Spectrum: The solar spectrum commonly referred to as sunlight consists of ultraviolet light (UV) visible light and infrared
(IR). The energy distribution within the solar spectrum is approximately 2 percent UV 47 percent visible light and 51 percent IR.

Solar Transmittance: The percentage of ultraviolet visible and near infrared energy (300 - 3000 nanometers) that is
transmitted through the glass.

Spandrel: The panel(s) of a wall located between vision areas of windows which conceal structural columns floors and shear walls.

STC Rating: Sound Transmission Class Rating is a single-number rating system for interior building partitions and viewing
windows used to categorize acoustic performance. Its original intent was to quantify interior building partitions not exterior
wall components. As a result it is not recommended for glass selection of exterior wall applications since the single-number
rating was achieved under a specific set of laboratory conditions.

Structural Silicone Glazing: The use of a silicone sealant for the structural transfer of loads from the glass to its perimeter
support system and retention of the glass in the opening.

Substrate: The raw glass or base material to which other materials or fabrication procedures are applied.

Tin Side: The bottom side of float glass as it was manufactured called tin side because float glass rides on a bath of liquid
tin while it is being cooled.

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U-Value: A measure of heat gain or heat loss through glass due to the thermal conductance and the difference in indoor
and outdoor temperatures. As the u-value decreases, so does the amount of heat that is transferred through the glazing
material. The lower the u-value the more restrictive the fenestration product is to heat transfer; reciprocal of r-value.

Ultraviolet Light (UV): The name of the invisible portion of the light spectrum with wavelengths shorter than 390
nanometers. The damaging effects on long-term UV exposure results in fabric fading and plastic deterioration.

Vacuum (Sputtering) Deposition: Process for applying multiple layers of metallic coatings to the surface of flat glass in a
vacuum chamber.

Visible Light Reflectance: The percentage of light that is reflected from the glass surface(s).

Visible Light Transmittance: The percentage of visible light (380 - 780 nanometers) that is transmitted through the glass.
(Visible light is the only portion of the solar spectrum visible to the human eye.)

Warm Edge: Term used to describe insulating spacer technologies that achieve better center of glass thermal performance
(u-value) than a traditional aluminum spacer.

Weeps (or Weep Holes): Drain holes or slots in the sash or framing member to prevent accumulation of condensation and water.

Wet Seal: Application of an elastomeric sealant between the glass and sash to form a weather-tight seal.

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HUSKY STADIUM, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (RENOVATION)


LOCATION: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON // GLASS TYPE: VE1-45 // ARCHITECT: 360 ARCHITECTURE

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: WALTERS & WOLF // PHOTOGRAPHER: DALE LANG

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WARRANTY

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TRADEMARKS & PATENTS

TRADEMARKS

Viracon and StormGuard are registered trademarks of Viracon.

Glass is Everything is a trademark of Viracon.

ClearPoint, CyberShield, DigitalDistinctions, RoomSide, and Viraspan are trademarks of Viracon.

SentryGlas is a registered trademark of DuPont.

Saflex and Vanceva are registered trademarks of Solutia, a subsidiary of Eastman Chemical Company.

EverGreen, Arctic Blue, Optiwhite, OptiView, Graphite Blue and DataStop are trademarks of Pilkington.

CrystalGray is a trademark of Guardian Industries Corp.

Azuria, Starphire, Solarblue and Pacifica are trademarks of PPG Industries, Inc.

Apple, the Apple logo, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service
mark of Apple Inc.

PAT E N T S

Viracon's VUE coatings are covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 8,574,718 and 8,895,150.

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S U S TA I N A B L E D E S I G N S
S TA R T W I T H T H E R I G H T
PERFORMANCE.

P E R FO R MA N C E DATA HI G HLI GHTS

132 VIRAC ON NOME NC LATU RE

133 C OATING P E RFORMANC E C H ART

134 INS U LATING

140 INS U LATING ROOMS ID E TM LOW-E

NOVA SCOTIA POWER CORPORATE 141 INS U LATING LAMINATE D


HEADQUARTERS
LO CATI ON : HAL I FAX, NOVA S COT IA, CAN ADA
14 4 TRIP LE INS U LATING
G LASS TY PE : VR E1- 59, VE 1-2 M

A R C HI TE CT: WZM H AR CH IT E CTS

G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: Z IMMCOR IN C. 146 S ILK-S C RE E N


P H OTOGRAPHE R: TOM ARBAN

151 LAMINATE D P E R F O R M A N C E D ATA

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS GLOBAL


157 LAMINATE D ROOMS ID E TM LOW-E
HEADQUARTERS (PREVIOUS)
LO CATI ON : B OSTON, M AS SACH US E T TS

G LASS TY PE : VR E1- 59, VRE 1-38 (LE FT ); 158 MONOLITH IC


V E 2 - 2M , VE1 - 2M ( R I GHT )

A R C HI TE CT: TSOI / KOB US & AS S OCIAT E S (LE FT );


160 AC OU S TICAL DATA
E L KUS | M ANF R EDI AR CH IT E CTS (RIG H T )

G LAZ I N G CON TRACTOR: KARAS & KARAS G LAS S CO.

P H OTOGRAPHE R: B R UCE T MART IN 168 P H OTOGRAP H Y IND E X

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V I R A C O N N O M E N C L AT U R E
Viracon utilizes an alphanumeric code for each coated glass product. The code designates the coating as well as the glass substrate the coating is applied to. This
nomenclature is meant to aid in specifying our fabricated glass products however it is not enough on its own to clearly identify the full glass unit. In a specification, it
is important to include the Viracon nomenclature along with an outline including each component of the glass unit.

The first portion of the code represents the coating family. Within each family, the coatings available have varying degrees of light transmittance. In our
nomenclature, this is represented by the number following the dash.

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
Outboard Glass Transmittance AVA I L A B L E S U B S T R AT E C O LO R S
Coating Type
Substrate of Coating

VE 1 85

The number between the Viracon coating family and the nominal light
transmittance of the coating is the color of glass the coating is applied
1=Clear 2=Green 3=Gray 4=Bronze
to. In this example, VE-85 is the coating and VE1-85 is the VE-85 coating
applied to clear glass.

For more information reference the "Components and Enhancements" section on page 006.

EXAMPLE SPECIFICATION
1. 1 VE1-85 Insulating Coated Glass as manufactured by Viracon. 6=Blue Green 7=Azuria 8=EverGreen 11=Arctic Blue
a. Exterior Glass Ply: 1/4 Clear Heat Strengthened
b. Coating: VE-85 on #2 Surface
c. Space: 1/2 aluminum, black, air filled
d. Silicone: black
e. Interior Glass Ply: 1/4 Clear Heat Strengthened
2. Performance Requirements
13=Starphire 19=CrystalGray 24=Optiwhite 26=Solarblue
a. Visible Light Transmittance: 76% (low iron) (low iron)
b. Exterior (Vis-Out) Reflectance: 12%
c. Winter U-Value: 0.31
d. Summer U-Value: 0.29
e. Shading Coefficient: 0.63
f. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.54
g. Light to Solar Gain Ratio: 1.41 27=Pacifica 29=Graphite Blue
V I R A C O N C O AT I N G P E R FO R M A N C E

SAMPLE OF VIRACON COATING PERFORMANCE


on Clear and Graphite Blue TM Glass Substrates within a 1" Insulating Unit (air filled)

85

75 VE1-85

VE1-2M

65
VNE1-63
VRE1-65
55
VRE1-59
VE29-85
VE29-2M
VUE1-50 VRE1-54 VE1-48
45
VNE29-63 VRE1-46
VUE1-40 VE1-45
VRE1-38 VRE29-59 VE1-42
35 VUE29-50 VRE29-54
VE29-48
VUE1-30 VRE29-46

% Visible Light Transmittance (VLT)


VUE29-40 VE29-45
VE29-42
25 VRE29-38
VUE29-30

15
0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.55 0.60

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) Substrate Color: CLEAR GLASS


GRAPHITE BLUE TM GLASS

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I N S U L AT I N G LO W - E
The performance data applies to insulating glass units with two plies (clear inboard) of 1/4" (6mm) glass and a 1/2" (13.2 mm) airspace or argon space. The coating
is applied to the second (#2) surface. *Note: Low-iron substrates on the outboard have a low-iron substrate on the inboard lite as well.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center-of-glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They
were calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison to
previous versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

AIR ARGON
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value U-Value
Shading Relative Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain Coefficient Heat Gain
VE 1-85 76% 47% 26% 12% 13% 21% .31 .29 .63 129 .54 1.41 .27 .24 .63 128 .54 1.41
VE 1-2M 70% 33% 10% 11% 12% 31% .29 .26 .44 91 .38 1.84 .25 .21 .43 89 .37 1.89
VE 1-48 47% 30% 19% 17% 11% 22% .31 .29 .43 90 .37 1.27 .27 .24 .43 89 .37 1.27
VE 1-45 39% 22% 10% 7% 28% 22% .30 .26 .34 71 .29 1.34 .25 .21 .33 68 .28 1.39
VE 1-42 37% 24% 16% 19% 14% 21% .31 .29 .36 77 .31 1.19 .27 .24 .36 75 .31 1.19
VNE 1-63 62% 24% 5% 10% 10% 37% .29 .26 .33 70 .29 2.14 .25 .21 .32 68 .28 2.21
VUE 1-50 48% 20% 5% 11% 11% 26% .29 .26 .29 62 .25 1.92 .25 .20 .29 61 .25 1.96
VUE 1-40 40% 16% 4% 16% 15% 27% .29 .26 .25 54 .22 1.82 .24 .20 .24 51 .21 1.90
VUE 1-30 31% 12% 3% 19% 20% 27% .29 .26 .20 44 .18 1.72 .25 .20 .19 42 .17 1.82
VRE 1-65 59% 31% 16% 27% 20% 34% .30 .27 .43 89 .37 1.59 .25 .22 .42 88 .37 1.59
VRE 1-59 53% 28% 17% 30% 19% 38% .30 .27 .39 81 .33 1.61 .26 .22 .38 79 .33 1.61
VRE 1-54 47% 25% 16% 32% 16% 37% .30 .27 .35 74 .31 1.52 .25 .22 .35 74 .31 1.55
VRE 1-46 43% 23% 16% 34% 15% 40% .30 .27 .33 69 .28 1.54 .25 .22 .32 68 .28 1.54
VRE 1-38 36% 19% 12% 44% 21% 46% .30 .26 .27 57 .23 1.57 .25 .21 .26 55 .23 1.57
VE 2-85 65% 31% 13% 10% 12% 9% .31 .29 .45 93 .39 1.67 .27 .24 .44 91 .38 1.71
VE 2-2M 60% 24% 6% 9% 11% 10% .29 .26 .36 75 .31 1.94 .25 .21 .35 77 .30 2.00
VE 2-48 39% 19% 9% 13% 11% 10% .31 .29 .31 67 .27 1.44 .27 .24 .30 64 .26 1.50
VE 2-45 34% 15% 5% 7% 28% 8% .30 .26 .26 55 .22 1.55 .25 .21 .25 52 .21 1.62
VE 2-42 31% 16% 8% 15% 14% 10% .31 .29 .27 58 .23 1.35 .27 .24 .26 55 .22 1.41
VNE 2-63 53% 20% 3% 10% 11% 12% .29 .26 .30 64 .26 2.04 .25 .21 .29 61 .25 2.12
VUE 2-50 41% 15% 3% 10% 11% 10% .29 .26 .26 55 .22 1.86 .25 .20 .24 52 .21 1.95
VUE 2-40 34% 13% 2% 12% 15% 10% .29 .26 .22 48 .19 1.79 .24 .20 .21 45 .18 1.89
VUE 2-30 26% 9% 1% 15% 20% 11% .29 .26 .19 41 .16 1.63 .25 .20 .17 38 .15 1.73
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AIR ARGON
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value U-Value
Shading Relative Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain Coefficient Heat Gain
VRE 2-65 49% 21% 8% 20% 19% 14% .30 .27 .32 69 .28 1.75 .25 .22 .31 66 .27 1.81
VRE 2-59 44% 19% 8% 23% 19% 15% .30 .27 .30 64 .26 1.69 .26 .22 .29 61 .25 1.76
VRE 2-54 40% 17% 8% 24% 16% 15% .30 .27 .28 60 .24 1.67 .25 .22 .27 57 .23 1.74
VRE 2-46 36% 16% 7% 26% 15% 16% .30 .27 .26 56 .23 1.57 .25 .22 .25 53 .22 1.64
VRE 2-38 30% 13% 6% 33% 21% 19% .30 .26 .22 48 .19 1.58 .25 .21 .21 45 .18 1.67
VE 3-85 38% 25% 11% 7% 10% 10% .31 .29 .38 81 .33 1.15 .27 .24 .38 78 .32 1.19
VE 3-2M 35% 17% 4% 6% 10% 12% .29 .26 .28 59 .24 1.46 .25 .21 .27 56 .23 1.52
VE 3-48 24% 16% 9% 7% 10% 10% .31 .29 .28 61 .24 1.00 .27 .24 .27 58 .24 1.00
VE 3-45 20% 12% 4% 5% 27% 11% .30 .26 .23 50 .20 1.00 .25 .21 .22 47 .19 1.05
VE 3-42 19% 13% 7% 8% 14% 10% .31 .29 .25 53 .21 0.90 .27 .24 .24 50 .20 0.95
VNE 3-63 30% 12% 2% 7% 10% 16% .29 .26 .22 47 .19 1.58 .25 .21 .20 44 .18 1.67
VUE 3-50 24% 10% 2% 6% 10% 13% .29 .26 .20 44 .17 1.41 .25 .20 .19 41 .17 1.41
VUE 3-40 20% 9% 2% 7% 15% 11% .29 .26 .18 40 .15 1.33 .24 .20 .17 36 .14 1.43
VUE 3-30 15% 6% 1% 8% 20% 12% .29 .26 .15 35 .13 1.15 .25 .20 .14 31 .12 1.25
VRE 3-65 30% 17% 7% 10% 19% 14% .30 .27 .28 60 .24 1.25 .25 .22 .27 57 .23 1.30
VRE 3-59 27% 15% 7% 11% 19% 15% .30 .27 .26 56 .22 1.23 .26 .22 .25 53 .21 1.29
VRE 3-54 24% 14% 7% 11% 15% 15% .30 .27 .24 53 .21 1.14 .25 .22 .23 49 .20 1.20
VRE 3-46 22% 12% 7% 12% 14% 15% .30 .27 .23 49 .20 1.10 .25 .22 .22 46 .19 1.16
VRE 3-38 18% 10% 5% 14% 21% 17% .30 .26 .20 43 .17 1.06 .25 .21 .18 40 .16 1.13
VE 4-85 45% 28% 11% 7% 11% 11% .31 .29 .43 89 .37 1.22 .27 .24 .42 87 .36 1.25
VE 4-2M 41% 20% 5% 7% 10% 15% .29 .26 .31 65 .26 1.58 .25 .21 .30 62 .26 1.58
VE 4-48 28% 18% 8% 9% 10% 12% .31 .29 .31 66 .27 1.04 .27 .24 .30 63 .26 1.08
VE 4-45 24% 14% 4% 5% 28% 12% .30 .26 .25 53 .21 1.14 .25 .21 .24 50 .20 1.20
VE 4-42 22% 15% 7% 10% 14% 11% .31 .29 .27 58 .23 0.96 .27 .24 .26 55 .22 1.00
VNE 4-63 37% 15% 2% 8% 11% 20% .29 .26 .24 52 .21 1.76 .25 .21 .23 49 .20 1.85
VUE 4-50 29% 12% 2% 7% 11% 15% .29 .26 .22 47 .19 1.53 .25 .20 .21 45 .18 1.61
VUE 4-40 24% 10% 2% 8% 15% 14% .29 .26 .19 42 .17 1.41 .24 .20 .18 39 .15 1.60
VUE 4-30 18% 7% 1% 10% 20% 15% .29 .26 .16 36 .14 1.29 .25 .20 .15 33 .13 1.38
VRE 4-65 35% 19% 7% 12% 19% 17% .30 .27 .31 65 .27 1.30 .25 .22 .30 62 .26 1.35
VRE 4-59 32% 17% 7% 14% 19% 18% .30 .27 .28 60 .24 1.33 .26 .22 .27 58 .24 1.33
VRE 4-54 29% 16% 7% 14% 15% 18% .30 .27 .26 57 .23 1.26 .25 .22 .25 54 .22 1.32
VRE 4-46 26% 14% 7% 15% 14% 19% .30 .27 .25 53 .21 1.24 .25 .22 .24 50 .20 1.30
VRE 4-38 22% 11% 5% 19% 21% 22% .30 .26 .21 45 .18 1.22 .25 .21 .20 42 .17 1.29
VE 6-85 65% 33% 15% 11% 12% 10% .31 .29 .46 97 .40 1.63 .27 .24 .46 95 .40 1.63
VE 6-2M 60% 25% 6% 10% 11% 12% .29 .26 .36 76 .31 1.94 .25 .21 .35 74 .31 1.94

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AIR ARGON
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value U-Value
Shading Relative Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain Coefficient Heat Gain
VE 6-48 40% 21% 11% 14% 11% 11% .31 .29 .33 70 .29 1.38 .27 .24 .32 68 .28 1.43
VE 6-45 33% 16% 5% 7% 28% 10% .30 .26 .27 57 .23 1.43 .25 .21 .26 54 .22 1.50
VE 6-42 32% 17% 9% 15% 14% 11% .31 .29 .29 61 .25 1.28 .27 .24 .27 58 .24 1.33
VNE 6-63 53% 20% 3% 10% 11% 13% .29 .26 .30 64 .26 2.04 .25 .21 .29 61 .25 2.12
VUE 6-50 42% 16% 3% 10% 11% 11% .29 .26 .26 56 .23 1.83 .25 .20 .25 53 .22 1.91

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
VUE 6-40 34% 13% 2% 13% 15% 12% .29 .26 .23 49 .20 1.70 .24 .20 .22 46 .19 1.79
VUE 6-30 26% 10% 2% 15% 20% 12% .29 .26 .19 41 .16 1.63 .25 .20 .18 38 .15 1.73
VRE 6-65 50% 23% 10% 21% 19% 16% .30 .27 .34 72 .30 1.67 .25 .22 .33 69 .29 1.72
VRE 6-59 45% 20% 10% 24% 19% 18% .30 .27 .31 66 .27 1.67 .26 .22 .30 64 .26 1.73
VRE 6-54 41% 19% 10% 24% 16% 18% .30 .27 .29 62 .25 1.64 .25 .22 .28 59 .24 1.71
VRE 6-46 37% 17% 9% 26% 15% 19% .30 .27 .27 58 .23 1.61 .25 .22 .26 55 .23 1.61
VRE 6-38 31% 14% 7% 34% 21% 22% .30 .26 .23 50 .20 1.55 .25 .21 .22 47 .19 1.63
VE 7-85 58% 24% 19% 9% 12% 7% .31 .29 .36 77 .31 1.87 .27 .24 .35 74 .31 1.87
VE 7-2M 54% 20% 8% 8% 11% 6% .29 .26 .32 67 .27 2.00 .25 .21 .30 64 .26 2.08
VE 7-48 36% 16% 14% 12% 11% 8% .31 .29 .27 58 .23 1.57 .27 .24 .26 55 .22 1.64
VE 7-45 31% 12% 7% 7% 28% 6% .30 .26 .23 50 .20 1.55 .25 .21 .22 46 .19 1.63
VE 7-42 29% 13% 12% 13% 14% 8% .32 .30 .24 52 .21 1.38 .28 .25 .23 49 .20 1.45
VNE 7-63 48% 17% 4% 9% 11% 7% .29 .26 .28 59 .24 2.00 .25 .21 .26 56 .23 2.09
VUE 7-50 38% 14% 4% 9% 11% 7% .29 .26 .24 51 .21 1.81 .25 .20 .23 48 .19 2.00
VUE 7-40 31% 11% 3% 11% 15% 8% .29 .26 .21 46 .18 1.72 .25 .21 .20 43 .17 1.82
VUE 7-30 24% 8% 2% 13% 20% 8% .29 .26 .18 40 .15 1.60 .25 .20 .17 36 .14 1.71
VRE 7-65 45% 18% 12% 18% 19% 10% .30 .27 .28 60 .25 1.80 .25 .22 .27 57 .24 1.88
VRE 7-59 41% 16% 13% 20% 19% 11% .30 .27 .26 56 .23 1.78 .26 .22 .25 53 .22 1.86
VRE 7-54 37% 15% 12% 21% 16% 12% .30 .27 .25 54 .21 1.76 .25 .22 .24 50 .20 1.85
VRE 7-46 33% 13% 11% 23% 15% 12% .30 .27 .23 50 .20 1.65 .25 .22 .22 47 .19 1.74
VRE 7-38 28% 11% 9% 29% 21% 14% .30 .26 .20 45 .18 1.56 .25 .21 .19 41 .17 1.65
VE 8-85 57% 24% 7% 9% 11% 7% .31 .29 .37 77 .32 1.78 .27 .24 .36 75 .31 1.84
VE 8-2M 54% 20% 3% 8% 11% 7% .29 .26 .31 66 .27 2.00 .25 .21 .30 63 .26 2.08
VE 8-48 35% 15% 5% 12% 10% 8% .31 .29 .27 58 .23 1.52 .27 .24 .26 55 .22 1.59
VE 8-45 29% 11% 2% 6% 28% 6% .30 .26 .22 47 .19 1.53 .25 .21 .20 44 .18 1.61
VE 8-42 28% 12% 5% 13% 14% 8% .31 .29 .24 51 .20 1.40 .27 .24 .22 48 .19 1.47
VNE 8-63 47% 16% 1% 8% 10% 7% .29 .26 .27 57 .23 2.04 .25 .21 .25 54 .22 2.14
VUE 8-50 37% 13% 2% 9% 11% 7% .29 .26 .23 50 .20 1.85 .25 .20 .22 47 .19 1.95
VUE 8-40 30% 11% 1% 11% 15% 8% .29 .26 .20 44 .18 1.67 .25 .21 .19 40 .16 1.81
VUE 8-30 23% 8% 1% 13% 20% 8% .29 .26 .18 39 .15 1.53 .25 .20 .16 35 .14 1.64
I N S U L AT I N G LO W - E

AIR ARGON
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value U-Value
Shading Relative Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain Coefficient Heat Gain
VRE 8-65 44% 17% 5% 17% 19% 10% .30 .27 .28 60 .24 1.83 .25 .22 .27 57 .23 1.91
VRE 8-59 40% 15% 5% 19% 19% 11% .30 .27 .26 56 .23 1.74 .26 .22 .25 53 .22 1.82
VRE 8-54 36% 14% 5% 20% 15% 11% .30 .27 .25 53 .21 1.71 .26 .22 .23 50 .20 1.80
VRE 8-46 32% 13% 4% 21% 15% 12% .30 .27 .23 50 .20 1.60 .25 .22 .22 47 .19 1.68
VRE 8-38 27% 10% 3% 27% 21% 14% .30 .26 .20 44 .17 1.59 .25 .21 .19 41 .16 1.69
VE 11-85 45% 22% 10% 7% 11% 7% .31 .29 .35 74 .30 1.50 .27 .24 .34 71 .29 1.55
VE 11-2M 45% 19% 5% 7% 10% 8% .29 .26 .30 64 .26 1.73 .25 .21 .29 60 .25 1.80
VE 11-48 28% 14% 8% 9% 10% 8% .31 .29 .26 56 .23 1.22 .27 .24 .25 53 .22 1.27
VE 11-45 23% 11% 3% 6% 28% 7% .30 .26 .21 47 .18 1.28 .25 .21 .20 43 .17 1.35
VE 11-42 24% 12% 7% 10% 14% 8% .32 .30 .24 52 .21 1.14 .27 .24 .23 49 .19 1.21
VNE 11-63 37% 14% 2% 6% 9% 8% .29 .26 .24 52 .21 1.76 .25 .21 .23 49 .20 1.85
VUE 11-50 29% 11% 2% 7% 11% 7% .29 .26 .22 47 .19 1.53 .25 .20 .20 43 .17 1.71
VUE 11-40 24% 9% 2% 8% 15% 8% .29 .26 .19 42 .16 1.50 .25 .21 .18 39 .16 1.56
VUE 11-30 18% 7% 1% 10% 20% 8% .29 .26 .16 37 .14 1.29 .25 .20 .15 33 .13 1.38
VRE 11-65 35% 16% 6% 13% 19% 10% .30 .27 .27 57 .23 1.52 .25 .22 .25 54 .22 1.59
VRE 11-59 34% 15% 7% 15% 19% 11% .30 .27 .26 55 .22 1.55 .26 .22 .24 50 .20 1.70
VRE 11-54 30% 14% 7% 16% 15% 11% .30 .27 .24 52 .21 1.43 .26 .22 .22 47 .19 1.47
VRE 11-46 27% 13% 7% 17% 14% 12% .30 .27 .23 49 .20 1.35 .25 .22 .21 44 .18 1.44
VRE 11-38 23% 10% 5% 21% 21% 14% .30 .26 .20 44 .17 1.35 .25 .21 .19 40 .16 1.44
VE 13-85 78% 52% 27% 13% 13% 28% .31 .29 .69 142 .60 1.30 .27 .24 .69 142 .60 1.30
VE 13-2M 71% 34% 11% 10% 11% 42% .29 .26 .44 92 .38 1.87 .25 .21 .44 91 .38 1.87
VE 13-48 50% 38% 23% 18% 11% 29% .31 .29 .48 100 .42 1.19 .27 .24 .48 98 .41 1.22
VE 13-45 42% 28% 14% 7% 30% 31% .30 .26 .36 77 .32 1.31 .25 .21 .36 75 .31 1.35
VE 13-42 40% 30% 18% 20% 15% 27% .32 .30 .40 84 .35 1.14 .27 .24 .39 82 .34 1.18
VNE 13-63 66% 27% 6% 11% 11% 55% .29 .26 .33 70 .29 2.28 .25 .21 .33 69 .29 2.28
VUE 13-50 52% 23% 6% 12% 12% 37% .29 .26 .31 65 .27 1.93 .25 .20 .30 63 .26 2.00
VUE 13-40 43% 18% 6% 16% 16% 37% .29 .26 .26 55 .22 1.95 .25 .21 .25 52 .21 2.05
VUE 13-30 33% 14% 3% 20% 21% 38% .29 .26 .21 45 .18 1.83 .25 .20 .20 42 .17 1.94
VRE 13-65 63% 39% 19% 28% 21% 47% .30 .27 .46 97 .40 1.58 .25 .22 .46 96 .40 1.58
VRE 13-59 56% 34% 20% 32% 20% 52% .30 .27 .42 87 .36 1.56 .26 .22 .41 86 .36 1.56
VRE 13-54 50% 31% 19% 34% 17% 50% .30 .27 .38 79 .33 1.52 .26 .22 .37 78 .33 1.52
VRE 13-46 46% 29% 18% 36% 16% 53% .30 .27 .35 74 .31 1.45 .25 .22 .35 73 .30 1.53
VRE 13-38 38% 23% 14% 47% 23% 62% .30 .26 .28 59 .24 1.58 .25 .21 .27 58 .24 1.58

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AIR ARGON
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value U-Value
Shading Relative Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain Coefficient Heat Gain
VE 19-85 54% 33% 15% 8% 11% 11% .31 .29 .48 99 .41 1.32 .27 .24 .47 97 .41 1.32
VE 19-2M 50% 24% 7% 7% 10% 15% .29 .26 .35 74 .31 1.61 .25 .21 .34 72 .30 1.67
VE 19-48 34% 21% 12% 11% 10% 13% .31 .29 .34 72 .29 1.17 .27 .24 .33 68 .29 1.17
VE 19-45 28% 15% 6% 6% 28% 12% .30 .26 .26 57 .23 1.22 .25 .21 .25 54 .22 1.27
VE 19-42 26% 17% 10% 13% 13% 13% .32 .30 .29 53 .25 1.08 .27 .24 .28 60 .24 1.08

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
VNE 19-63 45% 17% 3% 8% 10% 18% .29 .26 .27 58 .23 1.96 .25 .21 .26 55 .23 1.96
VUE 19-50 36% 15% 3% 8% 11% 15% .29 .26 .25 53 .21 1.71 .25 .20 .24 50 .20 1.80
VUE 19-40 29% 12% 3% 10% 15% 15% .29 .26 .21 46 .18 1.61 .24 .20 .20 43 .17 1.71
VUE 19-30 22% 9% 2% 12% 20% 15% .29 .26 .18 39 .15 1.47 .25 .20 .16 36 .14 1.57
VRE 19-65 43% 23% 10% 16% 19% 19% .30 .27 .34 72 .30 1.43 .25 .22 .33 69 .29 1.48
VRE 19-59 39% 20% 11% 18% 20% 21% .30 .27 .31 66 .27 1.41 .25 .21 .30 63 .26 1.50
VRE 19-54 35% 18% 9% 18% 16% 20% .30 .27 .29 61 .25 1.36 .26 .22 .28 59 .24 1.46
VRE 19-46 30% 16% 9% 19% 14% 20% .30 .27 .27 58 .23 1.35 .25 .21 .25 53 .21 1.43
VRE 19-38 26% 13% 7% 26% 21% 25% .30 .26 .23 49 .20 1.30 .25 .21 .22 46 .19 1.37
VE 24-85 81% 61% 30% 13% 13% 26% .31 .29 .73 150 .63 1.29 .27 .24 .73 149 .63 1.29
VE 24-2M 74% 38% 14% 12% 12% 44% .29 .26 .46 95 .40 1.85 .25 .21 .45 94 .39 1.90
VE 24-48 50% 38% 28% 18% 11% 29% .31 .29 .48 100 .42 1.19 .27 .24 .47 98 .41 1.22
VE 24-45 41% 28% 14% 8% 30% 31% .30 .26 .36 76 .32 1.28 .25 .21 .36 74 .31 1.32
VE 24-42 39% 30% 22% 20% 15% 27% .31 .29 .40 84 .35 1.11 .27 .24 .39 82 .34 1.15
VNE 24-63 66% 27% 7% 11% 11% 55% .29 .26 .33 70 .29 2.28 .25 .21 .33 68 .28 2.36
VUE 24-50 51% 23% 7% 12% 12% 37% .29 .26 .31 65 .27 1.89 .25 .21 .30 63 .26 1.96
VUE 24-40 42% 19% 5% 16% 16% 36% .29 .26 .26 55 .22 1.91 .24 .20 .25 53 .22 1.91
VUE 24-30 32% 14% 4% 20% 21% 36% .29 .26 .20 45 .18 1.78 .24 .20 .20 42 .17 1.88
VRE 24-65 62% 38% 24% 28% 21% 46% .30 .27 .46 96 .40 1.55 .25 .22 .46 95 .40 1.55
VRE 24-59 56% 34% 25% 32% 20% 51% .30 .27 .42 87 .36 1.56 .26 .22 .41 96 .36 1.56
VRE 24-54 50% 31% 24% 33% 17% 50% .30 .27 .38 79 .33 1.52 .26 .22 .37 78 .32 1.56
VRE 24-46 45% 29% 23% 36% 16% 53% .30 .27 .35 74 .30 1.50 .25 .22 .35 73 .30 1.50
VRE 24-38 38% 22% 18% 46% 23% 62% .30 .26 .28 59 .24 1.58 .25 .21 .27 58 .24 1.58
VE 26-85 48% 29% 15% 8% 11% 10% .31 .29 .43 87 .37 1.30 .27 .24 .42 87 .36 1.33
VE 26-2M 45% 21% 6% 7% 10% 13% .29 .26 .32 68 .28 1.61 .25 .21 .31 65 .27 1.67
VE 26-48 30% 19% 11% 10% 10% 11% .31 .29 .31 66 .27 1.11 .27 .24 .30 63 .26 1.15
VE 26-45 25% 14% 6% 6% 28% 10% .30 .26 .25 54 .22 1.14 .25 .21 .24 51 .21 1.19
VE 26-42 24% 15% 9% 10% 14% 11% .31 .29 .27 58 .23 1.04 .27 .24 .26 55 .22 1.09
VNE 26-63 39% 16% 3% 7% 10% 15% .29 .26 .26 55 .22 1.77 .25 .21 .24 52 .21 1.86
VUE 26-50 31% 13% 3% 7% 11% 12% .29 .26 .23 50 .20 1.55 .25 .20 .22 47 .19 1.63
I N S U L AT I N G LO W - E

AIR ARGON
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value U-Value
Shading Relative Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain Coefficient Heat Gain
VUE 26-40 26% 11% 2% 9% 15% 12% .29 .26 .20 44 .17 1.53 .24 .20 .19 41 .16 1.63
VUE 26-30 20% 8% 2% 11% 20% 12% .29 .26 .17 38 .15 1.33 .25 .20 .16 35 .14 1.43
VRE 26-65 37% 20% 9% 14% 19% 15% .30 .27 .31 66 .27 1.37 .25 .22 .30 63 .26 1.42
VRE 26-59 33% 18% 10% 15% 19% 17% .30 .27 .29 61 .25 1.32 .26 .22 .28 58 .24 1.38
VRE 26-54 30% 16% 9% 15% 15% 16% .30 .27 .26 57 .23 1.30 .26 .22 .25 54 .22 1.36
VRE 26-46 27% 15% 9% 16% 14% 17% .30 .27 .25 54 .22 1.23 .25 .22 .24 51 .21 1.29
VRE 26-38 23% 12% 7% 20% 21% 20% .30 .26 .21 46 .18 1.28 .25 .21 .20 43 .17 1.35
VE 27-85 36% 18% 7% 6% 11% 6% .31 .29 .31 66 .27 1.33 .24 .24 .30 63 .26 1.38
VE 27-2M 34% 15% 3% 6% 10% 6% .29 .26 .25 55 .22 1.55 .25 .21 .24 51 .21 1.62
VE 27-48 23% 12% 5% 7% 10% 7% .31 .29 .24 51 .20 1.15 .27 .24 .22 48 .19 1.21
VE 27-45 19% 9% 3% 5% 28% 6% .30 .26 .20 43 .17 1.12 .25 .21 .18 40 .16 1.19
VE 27-42 18% 10% 5% 8% 13% 7% .31 .29 .21 46 .18 1.00 .27 .24 .20 43 .17 1.06
VNE 27-63 30% 12% 1% 6% 9% 7% .29 .26 .22 47 .19 1.58 .25 .21 .20 44 .18 1.67
VUE 27-50 24% 10% 2% 6% 10% 6% .29 .26 .20 43 .17 1.41 .25 .20 .18 39 .16 1.50
VUE 27-40 19% 8% 1% 7% 15% 7% .29 .26 .17 38 .15 1.27 .24 .20 .16 35 .14 1.36
VUE 27-30 15% 6% 1% 8% 20% 7% .29 .26 .15 34 .13 1.15 .25 .20 .16 35 .14 1.43
VRE 27-65 28% 13% 5% 10% 18% 8% .30 .27 .24 51 .21 1.33 .25 .22 .22 48 .20 1.40
VRE 27-59 25% 12% 5% 11% 18% 9% .30 .27 .22 48 .19 1.32 .26 .22 .21 45 .18 1.39
VRE 27-54 23% 11% 5% 11% 15% 9% .30 .27 .21 46 .18 1.28 .26 .22 .20 43 .17 1.35
VRE 27-46 21% 10% 4% 11% 14% 9% .30 .27 .20 44 .17 1.24 .25 .22 .19 40 .16 1.31
VRE 27-38 17% 8% 3% 14% 21% 10% .30 .26 .18 39 .15 1.13 .25 .21 .16 36 .14 1.21
VE 29-85 52% 33% 17% 8% 12% 13% .31 .29 .48 99 .41 1.27 .27 .24 .47 97 .41 1.27
VE 29-2M 49% 24% 8% 8% 11% 16% .29 .26 .35 74 .30 1.63 .25 .21 .34 71 .30 1.63
VE 29-48 33% 21% 13% 10% 10% 13% .31 .29 .34 72 .29 1.14 .27 .24 .33 69 .29 1.14
VE 29-45 27% 16% 6% 6% 28% 13% .30 .26 .27 57 .23 1.17 .25 .21 .26 54 .22 1.23
VE 29-42 26% 17% 10% 11% 14% 13% .31 .29 .29 62 .25 1.04 .27 .24 .28 60 .24 1.08
VNE 29-63 43% 17% 3% 8% 11% 19% .29 .26 .27 58 .23 1.87 .25 .21 .26 55 .23 1.87
VUE 29-50 34% 14% 4% 8% 11% 15% .29 .26 .24 52 .21 1.62 .25 .21 .23 49 .20 1.70
VUE 29-40 28% 12% 3% 10% 15% 15% .29 .26 .21 46 .18 1.56 .25 .21 .20 43 .17 1.65
VUE 29-30 21% 9% 2% 11% 20% 16% .29 .26 .18 39 .15 1.40 .25 .20 .16 36 .14 1.50
VRE 29-65 41% 22% 11% 15% 19% 20% .30 .27 .34 71 .29 1.41 .25 .22 .33 69 .28 1.46
VRE 29-59 36% 19% 10% 18% 20% 21% .30 .27 .30 63 .26 1.38 .26 .22 .29 61 .25 1.44
VRE 29-54 33% 18% 10% 18% 16% 21% .30 .27 .28 61 .25 1.32 .26 .22 .27 58 .24 1.38
VRE 29-46 30% 16% 9% 19% 16% 22% .30 .27 .26 56 .23 1.30 .25 .22 .25 54 .22 1.36
VRE 29-38 25% 13% 8% 23% 21% 26% .30 .26 .22 48 .19 1.32 .25 .21 .21 46 .18 1.39

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I N S U L AT I N G R O O M S I D E TM L O W - E
The performance data applies to insulating glass units with two plies (clear inboard) of 1/4" (6mm) glass and a 1/2" (13.2 mm) airspace or argon space. The coating
is applied to the second (#2) surface with a RoomSide Low-e coating (RS) applied to the fourth (#4) surface.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center-of-glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They
were calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison
to previous versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
AIR ARGON
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value U-Value
Shading Relative Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain Coefficient Heat Gain
VE 1-85/RS 75% 46% 26% 12% 12% 21% .24 .22 .60 124 0.53 1.42 .22 .19 .61 124 .53 1.42
VE 1-2M/RS 70% 32% 10% 11% 11% 31% .23 .20 .42 88 0.37 1.89 .20 .17 .42 87 .37 1.89
VE 1-48/RS 47% 29% 19% 17% 10% 22% .24 .22 .41 85 0.36 1.31 .21 .19 .41 85 .35 1.34
VE 1-45/RS 39% 22% 10% 7% 27% 22% .23 .20 .32 67 0.28 1.39 .20 .17 .32 66 .27 1.44
VE 1-42/RS 37% 23% 15% 19% 13% 21% .25 .22 .34 72 0.30 1.23 .22 .19 .34 71 .29 1.28
VNE 1-63/RS 62% 24% 5% 10% 10% 37% .23 .20 .32 67 0.28 2.21 .20 .17 .32 66 .28 2.21
VUE 1-50/RS 48% 20% 5% 11% 11% 26% .23 .20 .28 59 0.24 2.00 .20 .17 .28 57 .24 2.00
VUE 1-40/RS 40% 16% 4% 15% 14% 26% .23 .20 .24 51 0.21 1.90 .20 .17 .24 50 .20 2.00
VUE 1-30/RS 30% 12% 3% 19% 19% 27% .23 .20 .19 41 0.17 1.76 .20 .17 .19 40 .16 1.88
VRE 1-59/RS 52% 28% 17% 30% 18% 38% .24 .21 .37 78 0.32 1.63 .21 .18 .37 77 .32 1.63
VRE 1-54/RS 47% 25% 16% 32% 15% 37% .24 .21 .34 71 0.29 1.62 .21 .18 .34 70 .29 1.62
VRE 1-46/RS 43% 23% 15% 34% 14% 40% .24 .21 .32 66 0.27 1.59 .20 .17 .31 65 .27 1.59
VRE 1-38/RS 36% 18% 12% 44% 20% 46% .23 .20 .26 54 0.22 1.64 .20 .17 .25 53 .22 1.64
INSULATING LAMI NATED LOW-E (AIR FILLED )
The performance data applies to insulating laminated glass constructed with three plies (clear inboard laminate) of 1/4" (6mm) glass, a .060 (1.52mm) clear poly-
vinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer and a 1/2" (13.2 mm) airspace. The coating is applied to the second (#2) surface. *Note: Low-iron substrates on the outboard have a
low-iron substrate on the inboard lite as well.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center of glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They were
calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison to previ-
ous versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value


Shading Relative Heat
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Gain
VE 1-85 72% 40% <1% 12% 12% 20% .31 .28 .61 127 .53 1.36
VE 1-2M 67% 29% <1% 11% 11% 30% .29 .26 .43 90 .37 1.81
VE 1-45 38% 19% <1% 7% 26% 22% .29 .26 .33 69 .28 1.36
VE 1-42 36% 21% <1% 19% 13% 21% .31 .28 .36 75 .31 1.16
VNE 1-63 60% 23% <1% 10% 9% 37% .29 .26 .33 69 .28 2.14
VUE 1-50 46% 18% <1% 11% 10% 26% .29 .25 .29 61 .25 1.84
VRE 1-59 50% 25% <1% 30% 18% 38% .29 .27 .38 80 .33 1.52
VRE 1-54 46% 22% <1% 31% 14% 38% .30 .27 .35 74 .30 1.53
VRE 1-46 41% 20% <1% 34% 14% 40% .29 .26 .32 68 .28 1.46
VRE 1-38 35% 16% <1% 44% 20% 46% .29 .26 .26 56 .23 1.52
VE 2-85 62% 28% <1% 10% 11% 9% .31 .28 .44 92 .38 1.63
VE 2-2M 58% 22% <1% 9% 10% 10% .29 .26 .35 74 .31 1.87
VE 2-45 32% 13% <1% 7% 25% 8% .29 .26 .25 54 .22 1.45
VE 2-42 30% 14% <1% 15% 13% 10% .31 .28 .27 57 .23 1.30
VNE 2-63 51% 18% <1% 10% 10% 12% .29 .26 .30 63 .26 1.96
VUE 2-50 40% 14% <1% 10% 10% 10% .29 .25 .25 54 .22 1.82
VRE 2-59 42% 17% <1% 23% 17% 15% .29 .27 .30 63 .26 1.62
VRE 2-54 38% 16% <1% 24% 14% 15% .30 .27 .28 59 .24 1.58
VRE 2-46 35% 14% <1% 25% 13% 16% .29 .26 .26 55 .22 1.59
VRE 2-38 29% 12% <1% 32% 19% 19% .29 .26 .22 48 .19 1.53
VE 3-85 36% 21% <1% 6% 9% 10% .31 .28 .38 79 .33 1.09
VE 3-2M 33% 15% <1% 6% 9% 12% .29 .26 .27 58 .24 1.38
VE 3-45 19% 10% <1% 5% 25% 11% .29 .26 .23 49 .19 1.00
VE 3-42 18% 19% <1% 8% 12% 10% .31 .28 .24 52 .21 0.86
VNE 3-63 29% 11% <1% 7% 9% 16% .29 .26 .21 46 .18 1.61

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VUE 3-50 23% 9% <1% 6% 9% 13% .29 .25 .20 43 .17 1.35

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I N S U L AT I N G L A M I N AT E D LO W - E ( A I R F I L L E D )
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value
Shading Relative Heat
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Gain
VRE 3-59 25% 13% <1% 11% 17% 15% .29 .27 .25 55 .22 1.14
VRE 3-54 23% 12% <1% 11% 14% 15% .30 .27 .24 52 .21 1.10
VRE 3-46 21% 11% <1% 12% 13% 15% .29 .26 .22 48 .19 1.11
VRE 3-38 17% 9% <1% 14% 19% 17% .29 .26 .19 42 .17 1.00
VE 4-85 43% 24% <1% 7% 10% 11% .31 .28 .42 88 .36 1.19
VE 4-2M 40% 18% <1% 7% 9% 15% .29 .26 .30 64 .26 1.54
VE 4-45 23% 12% <1% 5% 25% 12% .29 .26 .24 52 .21 1.10

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
VE 4-42 21% 13% <1% 10% 12% 11% .31 .28 .26 56 .23 0.91
VNE 4-63 36% 14% <1% 7% 10% 20% .29 .26 .24 51 .21 1.71
VUE 4-50 28% 11% <1% 7% 10% 15% .29 .25 .21 46 .18 1.56
VRE 4-59 30% 15% <1% 14% 17% 18% .29 .27 .28 59 .24 1.25
VRE 4-54 27% 14% <1% 14% 14% 18% .30 .27 .26 56 .22 1.23
VRE 4-46 25% 13% <1% 15% 13% 19% .29 .26 .24 52 .21 1.19
VRE 4-38 21% 10% <1% 19% 19% 22% .29 .26 .20 45 .18 1.17
VE 6-85 62% 29% <1% 10% 11% 10% .31 .28 .46 95 .40 1.55
VE 6-2M 57% 23% <1% 9% 10% 12% .29 .26 .36 76 .31 1.84
VE 6-45 32% 14% <1% 7% 25% 10% .29 .26 .26 56 .23 1.39
VE 6-42 31% 15% <1% 15% 13% 11% .31 .28 .28 60 .24 1.29
VNE 6-63 51% 18% <1% 10% 10% 13% .29 .26 .30 63 .26 1.96
VUE 6-50 39% 14% <1% 9% 10% 10% .29 .25 .25 54 .22 1.77
VRE 6-59 43% 18% <1% 23% 17% 17% .29 .27 .31 65 .27 1.59
VRE 6-54 39% 17% <1% 24% 14% 18% .30 .27 .29 61 .25 1.56
VRE 6-46 35% 15% <1% 26% 13% 19% .29 .26 .27 57 .23 1.52
VRE 6-38 30% 12% <1% 34% 19% 22% .29 .26 .23 49 .20 1.50
VE 7-85 59% 23% <1% 10% 11% 7% .31 .28 .38 79 .33 1.79
VE 7-2M 54% 20% <1% 9% 10% 7% .29 .26 .32 68 .28 1.93
VE 7-45 30% 11% <1% 7% 25% 6% .29 .26 .23 49 .19 1.58
VE 7-42 29% 12% <1% 14% 13% 9% .31 .28 .24 53 .21 1.38
VNE 7-63 47% 16% <1% 9% 10% 7% .29 .26 .27 58 .24 1.96
VUE 7-50 36% 13% <1% 9% 10% 7% .29 .25 .23 50 .20 1.80
VRE 7-59 39% 14% < 1% 20% 17% 11% .29 .27 .26 56 .22 1.77
VRE 7-54 35% 13% <1% 21% 14% 12% .30 .27 .25 53 .21 1.67
VRE 7-46 32% 12% <1% 23% 13% 12% .29 .26 .23 50 .20 1.60
VRE 7-38 27% 10% <1% 28% 19% 14% .29 .26 .20 44 .17 1.59
VE8-45 27% 10% <1% 6% 26% 6% .29 .26 .21 46 .18 1.50
VNE 8-63 45% 15% <1% 7% 9% 7% .29 .26 .26 56 .23 1.96
VUE 8-50 34% 12% <1% 8% 10% 7% .29 .25 .22 48 .19 1.79
I N S U L AT I N G L A M I N AT E D LO W - E ( A I R F I L L E D )
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value
Shading Relative Heat
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Gain
VE 11-45 22% 10% <1% 6% 25% 7% .29 .26 .21 46 .18 1.22
VNE 11-63 36% 13% <1% 6% 9% 8% .29 .26 .24 52 .21 1.71
VUE 11-50 28% 11% <1% 7% 10% 7% .29 .25 .21 46 .18 1.56
VE 13-45 41% 26% <1% 7% 29% 31% .29 .26 .36 76 .31 1.32
VNE 13-63 66% 27% <1% 10% 10% 55% .29 .26 .33 70 .29 2.28
VUE 13-50 51% 22% <1% 11% 11% 35% .29 .25 .30 63 .26 1.96
VE 19-85 53% 28% <1% 8% 11% 12% .30 .28 .47 97 .41 1.29
VE 19-2M 49% 21% <1% 8% 10% 16% .29 .26 .34 72 .30 1.63
VE 19-45 27% 13% <1% 6% 25% 12% .29 .26 .26 55 .22 1.23
VE 19-42 26% 15% <1% 12% 12% 12% .31 .29 .29 61 .25 1.04
VNE 19-63 44% 16% <1% 8% 9% 18% .29 .26 .27 57 .23 1.91
VUE 19-50 34% 13% <1% 8% 10% 14% .29 .25 .24 51 .21 1.62
VRE 19-59 37% 18% <1% 18% 17% 21% .29 .27 .31 65 .26 1.42
VRE 19-54 33% 16% <1% 19% 14% 20% .29 .27 .28 60 .24 1.38
VRE 19-46 30% 15% <1% 20% 13% 22% .29 .26 .27 57 .23 1.30
VRE 19-38 25% 12% <1% 25% 19% 25% .29 .26 .22 48 .19 1.32
VE 24-45 41% 26% <1% 7% 28% 31% .29 .26 .36 75 .31 1.32
VE 26-45 24% 12% <1% 6% 25% 10% .29 .26 .25 53 .21 1.14
VE 27-45 19% 8% <1% 5% 25% 6% .29 .26 .19 42 .17 1.12
VE 29-85 50% 28% <1% 8% 11% 12% .30 .28 .46 97 .40 1.25
VE 29-2M 47% 21% <1% 7% 10% 16% .29 .26 .34 73 .30 1.57
VE 29-48 31% 18% <1% 10% 9% 13% .30 .28 .33 70 .29 1.07
VE 29-45 26% 14% <1% 6% 25% 13% .29 .26 .26 56 .23 1.13
VE 29-42 25% 14% <1% 11% 12% 13% .30 .28 .28 61 .24 1.04
VNE 29-63 41% 16% <1% 8% 10% 18% .28 .25 .27 57 .23 1.78
VUE 29-50 33% 13% <1% 8% 10% 15% .28 .25 .24 51 .20 1.65
VUE 29-40 27% 11% <1% 10% 13% 15% .28 .25 .21 45 .18 1.50
VUE 29-30 20% 8% <1% 11% 18% 16% .28 .25 .17 38 .15 1.33
VRE 29-59 34% 16% <1% 17% 18% 21% .29 .26 .29 62 .25 1.36
VRE 29-54 32% 15% <1% 18% 15% 21% .29 .27 .28 59 .24 1.33
VRE 29-46 29% 14% <1% 19% 15% 22% .29 .26 .26 55 .22 1.32
VRE 29-38 24% 11% <1% 23% 19% 26% .29 .26 .22 47 .19 1.26

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T R I P L E I N S U L AT I N G
S I N G L E C O AT E D LO W - E
The performance data applies to triple insulating glass units with three plies (clear lites) of 1/4" (6mm) glass and two 1/2" (13.2mm) airspaces or argon spaces. The
coating is applied to the second (#2) surface.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center-of-glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They were
calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison to previ-
ous versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

AIR ARGON
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value U-Value

Shading Relative Shading Relative


Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain Coefficient Heat Gain
VE 1-85 68% 38% 21% 17% 18% 23% .22 .23 .57 117 .49 1.39 .20 .19 .57 116 .49 1.39
VE 1-2M 63% 28% 8% 15% 17% 32% .21 .21 .40 82 .34 1.85 .19 .17 .39 81 .34 1.85
VE 1-52 44% 26% 17% 18% 17% 21% .23 .23 .41 85 .36 1.22 .20 .20 .41 84 .35 1.26
VE 1-48 42% 25% 15% 19% 17% 23% .22 .23 .39 81 .34 1.24 .20 .19 .39 80 .33 1.27
VE 1-42 33% 20% 13% 20% 19% 21% .22 .23 .32 68 .28 1.18 .20 .19 .32 67 .28 1.18
VE 1-55 42% 23% 11% 13% 21% 22% .22 .23 .36 75 .31 1.35 .20 .19 .36 74 .31 1.35
VE 1-40 33% 17% 8% 16% 23% 25% .22 .23 .28 60 .25 1.32 .20 .19 .28 59 .24 1.38
VRE 1-59 47% 24% 14% 33% 23% 39% .22 .22 .35 73 .30 1.57 .19 .18 .35 73 .30 1.57
VRE 1-54 42% 21% 13% 34% 21% 38% .22 .22 .32 67 .28 1.50 .19 .18 .32 66 .27 1.56
VRE 1-46 38% 20% 12% 36% 20% 40% .22 .21 .30 62 .26 1.46 .19 .18 .30 62 .26 1.46
VRE 1-38 32% 16% 10% 45% 25% 47% .22 .21 .24 51 .21 1.52 .19 .17 .24 50 .21 1.52
VRE 1-30 25% 12% 8% 48% 20% 47% .22 .21 .20 43 .17 1.47 .19 .18 .20 42 .17 1.47
VNE 1-63 55% 21% 4% 13% 16% 38% .21 .21 .30 63 .26 2.12 .18 .17 .30 62 .26 2.12
VUE 1-50 43% 17% 4% 13% 17% 27% .21 .21 .26 55 .23 1.87 .18 .17 .26 54 .22 1.95
T R I P L E I N S U L AT I N G
D O U B L E C O AT E D LO W - E
The performance data applies to triple insulating glass units with three plies (clear lites) of 1/4" (6mm) glass and two 1/2" (13.2mm) airspaces or argon spaces.
The coating listed is applied to the second (#2) surface and a VE-85 coating is applied to the fourth (#4) surface.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center-of-glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They
were calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison
to previous versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

AIR ARGON
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value U-Value
Shading Relative Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain Coefficient Heat Gain
VE 1-85/85 65% 33% 12% 16% 16% 23% .17 .17 .51 104 .44 1.48 .14 .14 .51 104 .44 1.48
VE 1-2M/85 60% 26% 5% 14% 16% 32% .16 .16 .37 77 .32 1.88 .13 .13 .37 76 .32 1.88
VE 1-52/85 43% 23% 10% 17% 15% 21% .17 .17 .36 75 .31 1.39 .14 .14 .36 74 .31 1.39
VE 1-48/85 40% 21% 9% 18% 15% 23% .17 .17 .34 71 .30 1.33 .14 .14 .34 70 .29 1.38
VE 1-42/85 32% 17% 8% 20% 17% 22% .17 .17 .28 59 .25 1.28 .14 .14 .28 58 .24 1.33
VRE 1-59/85 45% 21% 8% 32% 21% 39% .16 .16 .32 67 .28 1.61 .13 .13 .32 66 .28 1.61
VRE 1-54/85 41% 19% 8% 33% 19% 38% .16 .17 .29 61 .25 1.64 .13 .13 .29 60 .25 1.64
VRE 1-46/85 37% 18% 7% 35% 18% 40% .16 .16 .27 57 .24 1.54 .13 .13 .27 56 .23 1.61
VRE 1-38/85 31% 14% 6% 45% 23% 47% .16 .16 .22 47 .19 1.63 .13 .13 .22 46 .19 1.63
VRE 1-30/85 24% 11% 5% 48% 18% 47% .16 .16 .18 39 .16 1.50 .13 .13 .18 38 .15 1.60
VNE 1-63/85 53% 20% 2% 12% 15% 38% .16 .16 .28 59 .25 2.12 .13 .13 .28 58 .24 2.21
VUE 1-50/85 42% 16% 3% 12% 15% 27% .16 .16 .25 51 .21 2.00 .13 .13 .24 50 .21 2.00

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S I L K - S C R E E N TA B L E S
I N S U L AT I N G LO W - E S I L K - S C R E E N E D ( A I R F I L L E D )
The performance data applies to insulating glass units with two plies (clear lites) of 1/4" (6mm) glass and one 1/2" (13.2mm) airspace. The silk-screen pattern is
applied to the second (#2) surface in a white (V175) ceramic frit or a warm gray (V933) ceramic frit and a Low-E coating is applied over the silk-screen on the
second (#2) surface.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center-of-glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They
were calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison
to previous versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

Product Viraspan Silk-screen Transmittance Reflectance U-Value


Shading Relative Heat
Color Coverage Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Gain
VE1-2M --- --- 70% 33% 10% 11% 12% 31% .29 .26 .44 91 .38 1.84
VE1-2M V175 20% 60% 28% 8% 5% 18% 30% .29 .26 .38 80 .33 1.82
VE1-2M V933 20% 58% 27% 8% 11% 13% 27% .29 .26 .37 78 .32 1.81
VE1-2M V175 30% 55% 25% 7% 17% 20% 29% .29 .26 .35 74 .31 1.77
VE1-2M V933 30% 51% 24% 7% 11% 14% 25% .29 .26 .34 72 .30 1.70
VE1-2M V175 40% 49% 23% 6% 20% 23% 29% .29 .26 .33 69 .28 1.75
VE1-2M V933 40% 45% 21% 6% 12% 15% 23% .29 .26 .31 66 .27 1.67
VE1-2M V175 50% 44% 20% 5% 22% 26% 29% .29 .26 .30 63 .26 1.69
VE1-2M V933 50% 39% 18% 5% 12% 16% 22% .29 .26 .28 60 .24 1.63
VE1-2M V175 60% 39% 18% 4% 24% 30% 28% .29 .26 .27 58 .23 1.70
VE1-2M V933 60% 33% 15% 4% 12% 17% 20% .29 .26 .25 54 .22 1.50

VE1-85 --- --- 76% 47% 26% 12% 13% 21% .31 .29 .63 129 .54 1.41
VE1-85 V175 20% 64% 40% 21% 16% 20% 22% .31 .29 .55 113 .47 1.36
VE1-85 V933 20% 62% 39% 21% 12% 15% 19% .31 .29 .54 111 .46 1.35
VE1-85 V175 30% 59% 36% 18% 18% 23% 22% .31 .29 .51 105 .44 1.34
VE1-85 V933 30% 55% 35% 19% 12% 16% 18% .31 .29 .49 102 .43 1.28
VE1-85 V175 40% 53% 33% 16% 20% 26% 23% .31 .29 .46 97 .40 1.33
VE1-85 V933 40% 49% 31% 16% 12% 17% 17% .31 .29 .45 93 .39 1.26
VE1-85 V175 50% 47% 29% 13% 23% 30% 23% .31 .29 .42 89 .37 1.27
VE1-85 V933 50% 42% 27% 13% 13% 18% 16% .31 .29 .40 84 .35 1.20
VE1-85 V175 60% 42% 26% 11% 25% 34% 24% .31 .29 .38 81 .33 1.27
VE1-85 V933 60% 35% 23% 11% 13% 19% 16% .31 .29 .35 75 .31 1.13
I N S U L AT I N G LO W - E S I L K - S C R E E N E D ( A I R F I L L E D )

Product Viraspan Silk-screen Transmittance Reflectance U-Value


Shading Relative Heat
Color Coverage Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Gain
VE1-48 --- --- 47% 30% 19% 17% 11% 22% .31 .29 .43 90 .37 1.27
VE1-48 V175 20% 40% 26% 16% 21% 13% 23% .31 .29 .38 80 .33 1.21
VE1-48 V933 20% 39% 25% 16% 16% 12% 20% .31 .29 .37 79 .32 1.22
VE1-48 V175 30% 36% 23% 14% 22% 15% 23% .31 .29 .35 75 .31 1.16
VE1-48 V933 30% 34% 22% 14% 16% 12% 19% .31 .29 .35 73 .30 1.13
VE1-48 V175 40% 33% 21% 12% 24% 16% 24% .31 .29 .33 69 .28 1.18
VE1-48 V933 40% 30% 20% 12% 16% 12% 18% .31 .29 .32 67 .27 1.11
VE1-48 V175 50% 29% 19% 10% 26% 17% 24% .31 .29 .30 64 .26 1.12
VE1-48 V933 50% 26% 17% 10% 16% 13% 17% .31 .29 .29 62 .25 1.04
VE1-48 V175 60% 25% 17% 8% 27% 19% 25% .31 .29 .27 59 .24 1.04
VE1-48 V933 60% 22% 15% 8% 15% 13% 16% .31 .29 .26 56 .22 1.00

VE1-45 --- --- 39% 22% 10% 7% 28% 22% .30 .26 .34 71 .29 1.34
VE1-45 V175 20% 33% 19% 8% 13% 30% 23% .30 .26 .30 63 .26 1.27
VE1-45 V933 20% 32% 18% 8% 9% 29% 20% .30 .26 .29 62 .25 1.28
VE1-45 V175 30% 30% 17% 7% 15% 31% 23% .30 .26 .28 59 .24 1.25
VE1-45 V933 30% 29% 16% 7% 9% 29% 19% .30 .26 .27 58 .23 1.26
VE1-45 V175 40% 27% 16% 6% 18% 32% 24% .30 .26 .26 55 .22 1.23
VE1-45 V933 40% 25% 15% 6% 10% 29% 18% .30 .26 .25 54 .22 1.14
VE1-45 V175 50% 24% 14% 5% 21% 33% 24% .30 .26 .24 51 .20 1.20
VE1-45 V933 50% 22% 13% 5% 11% 30% 18% .30 .26 .23 49 .20 1.10
VE1-45 V175 60% 21% 12% 4% 23% 34% 25% .30 .26 .22 47 .19 1.11
VE1-45 V933 60% 18% 11% 4% 12% 30% 17% .30 .26 .21 45 .18 1.00

VE1-42 --- --- 37% 24% 16% 19% 14% 21% .31 .29 .36 77 .31 1.20
VE1-42 V175 20% 32% 20% 12% 22% 16% 22% .31 .29 .32 68 .28 1.14
VE1-42 V933 20% 31% 20% 13% 18% 14% 19% .31 .29 .32 68 .27 1.15
VE1-42 V175 30% 29% 19% 11% 24% 16% 22% .31 .29 .30 64 .26 1.12
VE1-42 V933 30% 27% 18% 11% 18% 15% 18% .31 .29 .29 63 .25 1.08
VE1-42 V175 40% 26% 17% 9% 25% 17% 23% .31 .29 .28 60 .24 1.08
VE1-42 V933 40% 24% 16% 9% 17% 15% 17% .31 .29 .27 58 .23 1.04
VE1-42 V175 50% 23% 15% 8% 27% 18% 23% .31 .29 .26 55 .22 1.05
VE1-42 V933 50% 21% 14% 8% 17% 15% 17% .31 .29 .25 54 .21 1.00
VE1-42 V175 60% 20% 13% 6% 28% 19% 24% .31 .29 .23 51 .20 1.00
VE1-42 V933 60% 17% 12% 6% 16% 15% 16% .31 .29 .23 49 .20 .85

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I N S U L AT I N G LO W - E S I L K - S C R E E N E D ( A I R F I L L E D )

Product Viraspan Silk-screen Transmittance Reflectance U-Value


Shading Relative Heat
Color Coverage Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Gain
VRE1-59 --- --- 53% 28% 17% 30% 19% 38% .30 .27 .39 81 .33 1.60
VRE1-59 V175 20% 45% 24% 14% 31% 23% 36% .30 .27 .34 72 .29 1.55
VRE1-59 V933 20% 43% 23% 14% 27% 20% 33% .30 .27 .33 71 .29 1.48
VRE1-59 V175 30% 41% 22% 12% 32% 24% 35% .30 .27 .32 67 .27 1.52
VRE1-59 V933 30% 39% 21% 12% 25% 21% 31% .30 .27 .31 66 .27 1.44
VRE1-59 V175 40% 37% 20% 10% 32% 26% 34% .30 .27 .29 62 .25 1.48

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
VRE1-59 V933 40% 34% 18% 10% 24% 21% 28% .30 .27 .28 60 .24 1.42
VRE1-59 V175 50% 33% 17% 9% 32% 28% 33% .30 .27 .27 58 .23 1.43
VRE1-59 V933 50% 29% 16% 9% 22% 22% 26% .30 .27 .26 55 .22 1.32
VRE1-59 V175 60% 29% 15% 7% 33% 29% 32% .30 .27 .25 53 .21 1.38
VRE1-59 V933 60% 24% 13% 7% 21% 22% 23% .30 .27 .23 50 .20 1.20

VRE1-54 --- --- 47% 25% 16% 32% 16% 37% .30 .27 .35 74 .31 1.54
VRE1-54 V175 20% 40% 21% 13% 32% 19% 35% .30 .27 .31 66 .27 1.48
VRE1-54 V933 20% 39% 21% 13% 28% 17% 32% .30 .27 .31 65 .27 1.44
VRE1-54 V175 30% 36% 19% 11% 33% 20% 34% .30 .27 .29 62 .25 1.44
VRE1-54 V933 30% 34% 19% 12% 26% 17% 30% .30 .27 .28 60 .25 1.36
VRE1-54 V175 40% 33% 17% 10% 33% 21% 33% .30 .27 .27 57 .23 1.43
VRE1-54 V933 40% 30% 16% 10% 25% 18% 28% .30 .27 .26 56 .23 1.30
VRE1-54 V175 50% 29% 16% 8% 33% 23% 32% .30 .27 .25 53 .21 1.38
VRE1-54 V933 50% 26% 14% 8% 23% 18% 25% .30 .27 .24 51 .21 1.24
VRE1-54 V175 60% 26% 14% 7% 34% 24% 31% .30 .27 .23 49 .20 1.30
VRE1-54 V933 60% 22% 12% 7% 21% 18% 23% .30 .27 .22 47 .19 1.16

VRE1-46 --- --- 43% 23% 16% 34% 15% 40% .30 .27 .33 69 .28 1.53
VRE1-46 V175 20% 36% 20% 12% 34% 17% 37% .30 .27 .29 62 .25 1.44
VRE1-46 V933 20% 35% 19% 13% 30% 16% 34% .30 .27 .29 61 .25 1.40
VRE1-46 V175 30% 33% 18% 11% 34% 18% 36% .30 .27 .27 58 .23 1.43
VRE1-46 V933 30% 31% 17% 11% 28% 16% 32% .30 .27 .27 57 .23 1.35
VRE1-46 V175 40% 30% 16% 9% 35% 19% 35% .30 .27 .25 54 .22 1.36
VRE1-46 V933 40% 28% 15% 9% 26% 16% 29% .30 .27 .25 53 .21 1.33
VRE1-46 V175 50% 27% 14% 8% 35% 20% 34% .30 .27 .23 50 .20 1.35
VRE1-46 V933 50% 24% 13% 8% 24% 17% 27% .30 .27 .22 49 .19 1.26
VRE1-46 V175 60% 23% 13% 6% 35% 21% 32% .30 .27 .21 46 .18 1.28
VRE1-46 V933 60% 20% 11% 6% 22% 17% 24% .30 .27 .20 44 .18 1.11
I N S U L AT I N G LO W - E S I L K - S C R E E N E D ( A I R F I L L E D )

Product Viraspan Silk-screen Transmittance Reflectance U-Value


Shading Relative Heat
Color Coverage Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Gain
VRE1-38 --- --- 36% 19% 12% 44% 21% 46% .30 .26 .27 57 .23 1.56
VRE1-38 V175 20% 31% 16% 10% 42% 23% 43% .30 .26 .24 51 .20 1.55
VRE1-38 V933 20% 30% 15% 10% 38% 22% 40% .30 .26 .23 51 .20 1.50
VRE1-38 V175 30% 28% 14% 8% 42% 24% 41% .30 .26 .22 48 .19 1.47
VRE1-38 V933 30% 26% 14% 8% 35% 22% 37% .30 .26 .22 47 .19 1.37
VRE1-38 V175 40% 25% 13% 7% 41% 25% 39% .30 .26 .21 45 .18 1.39
VRE1-38 V933 40% 23% 12% 7% 32% 22% 33% .30 .26 .20 44 .18 1.28
VRE1-38 V175 50% 22% 11% 6% 40% 25% 37% .30 .26 .19 42 .17 1.29
VRE1-38 V933 50% 20% 10% 6% 29% 23% 30% .30 .26 .19 41 .16 1.25
VRE1-38 V175 60% 20% 10% 5% 39% 26% 35% .30 .26 .18 39 .15 1.33
VRE1-38 V933 60% 17% 9% 5% 27% 23% 27% .30 .26 .17 38 .15 1.13

VNE1-63 --- --- 62% 24% 5% 10% 10% 37% .29 .26 .33 70 .29 2.14
VNE1-63 V175 20% 53% 21% 4% 15% 15% 35% .29 .26 .29 62 .25 2.12
VNE1-63 V933 20% 51% 20% 4% 11% 12% 32% .29 .26 .29 61 .25 2.04
VNE1-63 V175 30% 48% 19% 3% 17% 17% 34% .29 .26 .27 58 .23 2.09
VNE1-63 V933 30% 46% 18% 3% 11% 12% 30% .29 .26 .26 56 .23 2.00
VNE1-63 V175 40% 43% 17% 3% 19% 20% 33% .29 .26 .25 54 .22 1.95
VNE1-63 V933 40% 40% 16% 3% 11% 13% 28% .29 .26 .24 52 .21 1.90
VNE1-63 V175 50% 39% 15% 2% 22% 22% 32% .29 .26 .23 50 .20 1.95
VNE1-63 V933 50% 34% 13% 2% 12% 14% 25% .29 .26 .22 48 .19 1.79
VNE1-63 V175 60% 34% 13% 2% 24% 24% 32% .29 .26 .21 46 .18 1.89
VNE1-63 V933 60% 29% 11% 2% 12% 15% 23% .29 .26 .20 43 .17 1.71

VUE1-50 --- --- 48% 20% 5% 11% 11% 26% .29 .26 .29 62 .25 1.92
VUE1-50 V175 20% 41% 17% 4% 16% 14% 27% .29 .26 .26 56 .23 1.78
VUE1-50 V933 20% 40% 17% 4% 12% 12% 24% .29 .26 .26 56 .23 1.74
VUE1-50 V175 30% 38% 16% 4% 18% 15% 27% .29 .26 .25 53 .21 1.81
VUE1-50 V933 30% 36% 15% 4% 12% 13% 22% .29 .26 .24 52 .21 1.71
VUE1-50 V175 40% 34% 14% 3% 20% 17% 27% .29 .26 .23 49 .20 1.70
VUE1-50 V933 40% 31% 13% 3% 13% 13% 21% .29 .26 .22 48 .19 1.63
VUE1-50 V175 50% 30% 13% 3% 23% 18% 27% .29 .26 .21 46 .18 1.67
VUE1-50 V933 50% 27% 11% 3% 13% 13% 20% .29 .26 .20 44 .18 1.50
VUE1-50 V175 60% 26% 11% 2% 25% 20% 27% .29 .26 .19 42 .17 1.53
VUE1-50 V933 60% 22% 10% 2% 13% 14% 19% .29 .26 .18 40 .16 1.38

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I N S U L AT I N G LO W - E S I L K - S C R E E N E D ( A I R F I L L E D )

Product Viraspan Silk-screen Transmittance Reflectance U-Value


Shading Relative Heat
Color Coverage Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Gain
VUE1-40 --- --- 40% 16% 4% 16% 15% 27% .29 .26 .25 54 .22 1.84
VUE1-40 V175 20% 34% 14% 3% 19% 17% 26% .29 .26 .23 49 .19 1.79
VUE1-40 V933 20% 33% 14% 3% 15% 16% 23% .29 .26 .22 48 .19 1.74
VUE1-40 V175 30% 31% 13% 3% 21% 18% 26% .29 .26 .21 46 .18 1.72
VUE1-40 V933 30% 29% 12% 3% 15% 16% 22% .29 .26 .21 45 .18 1.61
VUE1-40 V175 40% 28% 11% 3% 23% 19% 27% .29 .26 .20 43 .17 1.65

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
VUE1-40 V933 40% 26% 10% 3% 15% 16% 22% .29 .26 .19 42 .17 1.53
VUE1-40 V175 50% 25% 10% 2% 25% 20% 26% .29 .26 .18 40 .16 1.56
VUE1-40 V933 50% 22% 9% 2% 15% 17% 20% .29 .26 .18 39 .15 1.47
VUE1-40 V175 60% 22% 9% 2% 27% 21% 27% .29 .26 .17 37 .14 1.57
VUE1-40 V933 60% 19% 8% 2% 15% 17% 18% .29 .26 .16 36 .14 1.36
L A M I N AT E D TA B L E S
U N C O AT E D L A M I N AT E D G L A S S
The performance data applies to laminated glass with two plies (clear inboard) of 1/4" (6mm) glass and .060" (1.52mm) clear PVB interlayer. *Note: Low-iron
substrates on the outboard have a low-iron substrate on the inboard lite as well.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center of glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They
were calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison
to previous versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value


Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain
Clear 85% 60% < 1% 7% 7% 6% .95 .87 .81 175 .71 1.21

Green 71% 36% < 1% 6% 6% 5% .95 .87 .64 140 .55 1.29

Gray 43% 32% < 1% 5% 5% 5% .95 .87 .61 133 .52 0.83

Bronze 51% 37% < 1% 5% 5% 5% .95 .87 .65 141 .56 0.91

Blue-Green 73% 40% < 1% 6% 6% 5% .95 .87 .66 145 .57 1.28

AzuriaTM 65% 28% < 1% 6% 6% 5% .95 .87 .57 127 .49 1.33

EverGreenTM 64% 29% < 1% 6% 6% 5% .95 .87 .58 129 .50 1.28

Arctic BlueTM 54% 29% < 1% 5% 5% 5% .95 .87 .58 129 .50 1.08

Starphire 90% 81% < 1% 11% 11% 10% .95 .87 .96 205 .84 1.07

CrystalGray 62% 42% < 1% 6% 6% 5% .95 .87 .68 148 .59 1.05

Optiwhite 90% 78% < 1% 8% 8% 7% .95 .87 .95 202 .83 1.08

Solarblue 54% 36% < 1% 5% 5% 5% .95 .87 .64 140 .55 0.98

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V I R A C O N ( V S ) S TA I N L E S S S T E E L
R E F L E CT I V E L A M I N AT E D G L A S S
The performance data applies to laminated glass with two plies (clear inboard) of 1/4" (6mm) glass and .060" (1.52mm) clear PVB interlayer. The coating is applied
to the second (#2) surface. *Note: Low-iron substrates on the outboard have a low-iron substrate on the inboard lite as well.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center of glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They
were calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison
to previous versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value
Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain
VS 1-20 19% 13% < 1% 24% 31% 21% .95 .87 .39 91 .33 0.58
VS 1-14 13% 8% < 1% 32% 36% 27% .95 .87 .34 80 .29 0.45
VS 1-08 8% 5% < 1% 42% 36% 33% .95 .87 .29 70 .24 0.33
VS 2-20 16% 8% < 1% 18% 31% 11% .95 .87 .40 92 .34 0.47
VS 2-14 11% 5% < 1% 24% 36% 13% .95 .87 .37 86 .31 0.35
VS 2-08 7% 3% < 1% 31% 36% 16% .95 .87 .34 81 .29 0.24
VS 3-20 10% 7% < 1% 9% 31% 9% .95 .87 .40 91 .34 0.29
VS 3-14 7% 5% < 1% 11% 36% 11% .95 .87 .37 87 .32 0.22
VS 3-08 4% 3% < 1% 14% 36% 13% .95 .87 .35 83 .30 0.13
VS 4-20 12% 8% < 1% 11% 31% 11% .95 .87 .40 92 .34 0.35
VS 4-14 8% 5% < 1% 14% 36% 13% .95 .87 .37 86 .31 0.26
VS 4-08 5% 3% < 1% 18% 36% 16% .95 .87 .34 81 .29 0.17
VS 6-20 16% 8% < 1% 19% 31% 12% .95 .87 .40 92 .34 0.47
VS 6-14 11% 6% < 1% 25% 36% 15% .95 .87 .37 85 .31 0.35
VS 6-08 7% 4% < 1% 32% 36% 18% .95 .87 .34 80 .29 0.24
VS 7-20 15% 6% < 1% 16% 31% 9% .95 .87 .39 90 .33 0.45
VS 7-14 10% 4% < 1% 22% 36% 11% .95 .87 .37 86 .31 0.32
VS 7-08 6% 3% < 1% 27% 35% 13% .95 .87 .35 82 .29 0.21
VS 8-20 14% 6% < 1% 16% 31% 9% .95 .87 .39 91 .33 0.44
VS 8-14 10% 4% < 1% 20% 36% 10% .95 .87 .37 87 .32 0.30
VS 8-08 6% 3% < 1% 26% 35% 12% .95 .87 .35 83 .3 0.20
V I R A C O N ( V S ) S TA I N L E S S S T E E L
R E F L E CT I V E L A M I N AT E D G L A S S

Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value


Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain

VS 11-20 12% 6% < 1% 12% 31% 9% .95 .87 .39 91 .33 0.37
VS 11-14 8% 4% < 1% 16% 36% 10% .95 .87 .37 87 .32 0.26
VS 11-08 5% 3% < 1% 20% 36% 12% .95 .87 .35 83 .30 0.17
VS 13-20 20% 16% < 1% 25% 33% 26% .95 .87 .40 92 .34 0.60
VS 13-14 14% 11% < 1% 34% 38% 34% .95 .87 .33 79 .28 0.49
VS 13-08 8% 7% < 1% 44% 38% 43% .95 .87 .26 65 .22 0.39
VS 19-20 14% 9% < 1% 15% 31% 13% .95 .87 .40 92 .34 0.41
VS 19-14 9% 6% < 1% 19% 36% 16% .95 .87 .37 85 .31 0.29
VS 19-08 6% 4% < 1% 24% 36% 19% .95 .87 .33 79 .28 0.21
VS 24-20 20% 16% < 1% 25% 33% 26% .95 .87 .40 91 .34 0.59
VS 24-14 14% 11% < 1% 34% 38% 34% .95 .87 .33 78 .28 0.50
VS 24-08 8% 7% < 1% 44% 37% 43% .95 .87 .26 65 .22 0.36
VS 26-20 12% 7% < 1% 12% 31% 11% .95 .87 .40 91 .34 0.35
VS 26-14 8% 5% < 1% 16% 36% 13% .95 .87 .37 86 .31 0.26
VS 26-08 5% 3% < 1% 20% 36% 16% .95 .87 .34 81 .29 0.17

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V I R A C O N LO W - E S E R I E S L A M I N AT E D G L A S S
The performance data applies to laminated glass with two plies (clear inboard) of 1/4" (6mm) glass and .060" (1.52mm) clear PVB interlayer. The low-e coating is
applied to the second (#2) surface. *Note: Low-iron substrates on the outboard have a low-iron substrate on the inboard lite as well.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center of glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They
were calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison
to previous versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value
Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain

VE 1-85 82% 48% < 1% 9% 9% 19% .95 .87 .67 147 .58 1.40
VE 1-48 51% 31% < 1% 16% 7% 21% .95 .87 .53 118 .45 1.13
VE 1-42 40% 25% < 1% 18% 11% 20% .95 .87 .49 110 .42 0.95
VLE 1-70 68% 31% < 1% 13% 13% 30% .95 .87 .50 111 .43 1.58
VLE 1-57 57% 29% < 1% 29% 16% 37% .95 .87 .45 103 .39 1.45
VLE 1-51 51% 26% < 1% 31% 13% 37% .95 .87 .43 99 .37 1.38
VLE 1-47 46% 24% < 1% 33% 12% 39% .95 .87 .41 94 .35 1.31
VLE 1-39 39% 19% < 1% 43% 19% 46% .95 .87 .35 81 .30 1.30
VE 2-85 68% 32% < 1% 8% 9% 8% .95 .87 .59 130 .50 1.37
VE 2-48 43% 20% < 1% 13% 7% 10% .95 .87 .49 111 .42 1.02
VE 2-42 34% 16% < 1% 14% 10% 10% .95 .87 .46 105 .40 0.84
VLE 2-70 57% 22% < 1% 10% 13% 10% .95 .87 .51 114 .44 1.29
VLE 2-57 48% 20% < 1% 22% 16% 15% .95 .87 .47 107 .41 1.16
VLE 2-51 43% 18% < 1% 23% 12% 15% .95 .87 .46 103 .39 1.10
VLE 2-47 39% 16% < 1% 25% 11% 16% .95 .87 .44 101 .38 1.03
VLE 2-39 33% 13% < 1% 32% 18% 19% .95 .87 .41 94 .35 0.94
VE 3-85 41% 26% < 1% 6% 7% 9% .95 .87 .54 120 .46 0.89
VE 3-48 26% 16% < 1% 7% 7% 10% .95 .87 .47 105 .40 0.65
VE 3-42 20% 13% < 1% 8% 10% 10% .95 .87 .44 101 .38 0.53
VLE 3-70 34% 16% < 1% 6% 12% 13% .95 .87 .46 103 .39 0.87
VLE 3-57 28% 15% < 1% 10% 15% 15% .95 .87 .44 100 .38 0.74
VLE 3-51 26% 14% < 1% 11% 12% 14% .95 .87 .43 98 .37 0.70
VLE 3-47 23% 13% < 1% 12% 11% 15% .95 .87 .42 96 .36 0.64
VLE 3-39 19% 10% < 1% 14% 18% 17% .95 .87 .39 90 .33 0.58
V I R A C O N LO W - E S E R I E S L A M I N AT E D G L A S S
Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value
Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain

VE 4-85 49% 30% < 1% 6% 8% 11% .95 .87 .57 125 .49 1.00
VE 4-48 31% 19% < 1% 8% 7% 12% .95 .87 .48 108 .41 0.76
VE 4-42 24% 15% < 1% 9% 10% 11% .95 .87 .45 103 .39 0.62
VLE 4-70 41% 19% < 1% 7% 12% 16% .95 .87 .46 105 .40 1.02
VLE 4-57 34% 18% < 1% 13% 15% 18% .95 .87 .45 101 .38 0.90
VLE 4-51 31% 16% < 1% 14% 12% 18% .95 .87 .43 98 .37 0.84
VLE 4-47 28% 15% < 1% 15% 11% 19% .95 .87 .42 96 .36 0.78
VLE 4-39 23% 12% < 1% 18% 18% 22% .95 .87 .38 89 .33 0.70
VE 6-85 70% 34% < 1% 8% 9% 9% .95 .87 .60 133 .52 1.34
VE 6-48 44% 21% < 1% 13% 7% 11% .95 .87 .50 112 .43 1.02
VE 6-42 34% 17% < 1% 15% 10% 11% .95 .87 .47 106 .40 0.86
VLE 6-70 58% 24% < 1% 10% 13% 12% .95 .87 .51 115 .44 1.32
VLE 6-57 48% 21% < 1% 22% 16% 17% .95 .87 .47 107 .41 1.17
VLE 6-51 44% 19% < 1% 24% 13% 17% .95 .87 .46 103 .39 1.13
VLE 6-47 40% 17% < 1% 26% 11% 18% .95 .87 .44 100 .38 1.05
VLE 6-39 33% 14% < 1% 33% 18% 22% .95 .87 .40 93 .34 0.97
VE 7-85 63% 25% < 1% 7% 8% 6% .95 .87 .55 121 .47 1.34
VE 7-42 31% 13% < 1% 13% 10% 8% .95 .87 .45 102 .38 0.82
VLE 7-57 44% 16% < 1% 19% 16% 11% .95 .87 .46 104 .39 1.12
VLE 7-51 39% 15% < 1% 20% 12% 11% .95 .87 .45 102 .38 1.03
VLE 7-47 36% 14% < 1% 22% 11% 12% .95 .87 .44 100 .37 0.97
VLE 7-39 30% 11% < 1% 28% 18% 14% .95 .87 .41 94 .35 0.86
VE 8-85 62% 25% < 1% 7% 8% 6% .95 .87 .55 122 .47 1.31
VE 8-42 30% 13% < 1% 12% 10% 8% .95 .87 .45 102 .38 0.80
VE 11-85 52% 25% < 1% 6% 8% 7% .95 .87 .54 121 .46 1.13
VE 11-42 26% 13% < 1% 10% 10% 8% .95 .87 .45 102 .38 0.68
VE 13-85 87% 61% < 1% 10% 10% 26% .95 .87 .75 162 .65 1.33
VE 13-42 43% 31% < 1% 19% 11% 26% .95 .87 .51 115 .44 0.97

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Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value
Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain

VE 19-85 60% 34% < 1% 7% 8% 11% .95 .87 .59 131 .51 1.18
VE 19-48 37% 22% < 1% 11% 7% 13% .95 .87 .50 111 .42 0.88
VE 19-42 29% 17% < 1% 12% 10% 12% .95 .87 .46 105 .40 0.73
VLE 19-70 50% 22% < 1% 9% 12% 17% .95 .87 .49 109 .42 1.19
VLE 19-57 41% 21% < 1% 17% 16% 20% .95 .87 .46 104 .39 1.05

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
VLE 19-51 37% 19% < 1% 18% 12% 20% .95 .87 .44 101 .38 0.97
VLE 19-47 34% 17% < 1% 20% 11% 21% .95 .87 .43 98 .37 0.92
VLE 19-39 28% 14% < 1% 25% 18% 25% .95 .87 .39 90 .33 0.85
VE 24-85 87% 60% < 1% 10% 10% 26% .95 .87 .74 160 .64 1.36
VE 24-48 54% 39% < 1% 17% 8% 28% .95 .87 .56 125 .49 1.10
VE 24-42 43% 30% < 1% 19% 11% 26% .95 .87 .51 114 .44 0 .98
VLE 24-70 70% 33% < 1% 13% 13% 44% .95 .87 .46 105 .40 1.75
VLE 24-51 54% 31% < 1% 32% 13% 49% .95 .87 .43 98 .37 1.46
VLE 24-47 49% 29% < 1% 35% 12% 53% .95 .87 .40 92 .34 1.44
VLE 24-39 41% 23% < 1% 46% 19% 62% .95 .87 .32 76 .27 1.52
VE 26-85 52% 30% < 1% 6% 8% 9% .95 .87 .57 126 .49 1.06
VE 26-48 32% 19% < 1% 9% 7% 11% .95 .87 .48 109 .41 0.78
VE 26-42 26% 15% < 1% 10% 10% 10% .95 .87 .46 103 .39 0.67
VLE 26-70 43% 20% < 1% 8% 12% 13% .95 .87 .48 108 .41 1.05
VLE 26-51 32% 16% < 1% 15% 12% 16% .95 .87 .44 100 .38 0.84
VLE 26-47 29% 15% < 1% 16% 11% 17% .95 .87 .43 98 .37 0.78
VLE 26-39 25% 12% < 1% 20% 18% 20% .95 .87 .39 91 .34 0.74
L A M I N AT E D R O O M S I D E T M LO W - E

The performance data applies to laminated glass units with two plies (clear inboard) of 1/4" (6mm) glass and .060" (1.52mm) clear PVB interlayer. The low-e
coating is applied to the second (#2) surface with a RoomSide Low-e coating (RS) applied to the fourth (#4) surface.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center-of-glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They
were calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison
to previous versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value


Shading Relative
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Heat Gain

VE1-85/RS 82% 47% < 1% 9% 9% 19% .61 .48 .62 130 .53 1.55
VE1-48/RS 51% 30% < 1% 16% 7% 22% .61 .48 .46 98 .39 1.31
VE1-42/RS 40% 24% < 1% 18% 10% 20% .61 .48 .40 87 .34 1.18
VLE1-70/RS 68% 31% < 1% 12% 12% 30% .61 .48 .44 95 .38 1.79
VLE1-57/RS 56% 28% < 1% 29% 15% 37% .61 .48 .40 88 .35 1.60
VLE1-51/RS 51% 25% < 1% 30% 12% 37% .61 .48 .38 82 .32 1.59
VLE1-47/RS 46% 24% < 1% 33% 11% 39% .61 .48 .36 78 .30 1.53
VLE1-39/RS 39% 19% < 1% 43% 17% 46% .61 .48 .29 66 .25 1.56

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M O N O L I T H I C TA B L E S
U N C O AT E D M O N O L I T H I C P E R F O R M A N C E

The performance data applies to 1/4" (6mm) monolithic glass.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center of glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They
were calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison to
previous versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

Transmittance Reflectance U-Value


Shading Relative Heat
Substrate Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Gain
Clear 88% 77% 62% 8% 8% 7% 1.02 .93 .94 201 .82 1.07
Green 76% 46% 29% 7% 7% 5% 1.02 .93 .70 153 .61 1.25
Gray 44% 41% 21% 5% 5% 5% 1.02 .93 .66 145 .58 0.76
Bronze 51% 48% 22% 6% 6% 5% 1.02 .93 .72 156 .62 0.82
Blue-Green 75% 48% 32% 7% 7% 6% 1.02 .93 .72 156 .62 1.21
AzuriaTM 68% 32% 42% 7% 7% 5% 1.02 .93 .59 132 .52 1.31
TM
EverGreen 66% 33% 14% 6% 6% 5% 1.02 .93 .60 134 .53 1.25
Arctic BlueTM 53% 33% 20% 6% 6% 5% 1.02 .93 .60 133 .52 1.02
Starphire 91% 89% 87% 8% 8% 8% 1.02 .93 1.03 220 .90 1.01
CrystalGrayTM 65% 54% 34% 6% 6% 6% 1.03 .93 .76 166 .67 0.97
TM
Optiwhite 91% 89% 84% 8% 8% 8% 1.02 .93 1.03 220 .90 1.01
SolarblueTM 56% 47% 31% 6% 6% 5% 1.02 .93 .71 154 .61 0.92
TM
Pacifica 42% 27% 15% 5% 5% 5% 1.02 .93 .56 125 .49 0.86
Graphite BlueTM 61% 54% 37% 6% 6% 6% 1.02 .93 .77 166 .67 0.91
REFLECTIVE MONOLITHIC PERFORMANCE

The performance data applies to 1/4" (6mm) monolithic glass. The Reflective coating is applied to the second (#2) surface.

The solar and optical data presented in this guide is center of glass data based on the National Fenestration Rating Council measurement standards. They were
calculated using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratorys (LBNL) WINDOW 5.2/6.3 software. In some cases performance data changed in comparison to previous
versions of LBNLs WINDOW program.

Contact Viracon at 800.533.2080 to obtain performance data on products not listed here.

Product Transmittance Reflectance U-Value


Shading Relative Heat
Visible Solar U-V Exterior Interior Solar Winter Summer SHGC LSG
Coefficient Gain
VP 1-13 14% 12% 13% 29% 47% 24% .86 .75 .33 77 .29 0.48
VP 1-18 18% 16% 16% 24% 41% 20% .88 .77 .38 87 .33 0.55
VP 1-22 24% 21% 21% 18% 35% 15% .92 .82 .45 101 .39 0.62
VS 1-08 8% 6% 4% 42% 37% 34% .76 .63 .23 55 .20 0.40
VS 1-14 13% 11% 8% 32% 38% 27% .80 .68 .30 69 .26 0.50
VS 1-20 20% 15% 11% 24% 32% 21% .86 .75 .37 84 .32 0.63
VS 2-08 7% 4% 2% 31% 37% 17% .76 .63 .26 61 .22 0.32
VS 2-14 11% 6% 4% 24% 38% 14% .80 .68 .30 69 .26 0.42
VS 2-20 17% 9% 5% 18% 32% 11% .86 .75 .35 80 .30 0.57
VS 3-08 4% 4% 2% 14% 37% 15% .76 .63 .26 61 .22 0.18
VS 3-14 7% 6% 4% 12% 38% 13% .80 .68 .30 70 .26 0.27
VS 3-20 10% 9% 5% 10% 32% 11% .86 .75 .35 81 .30 0.33
VS 4-08 5% 4% 2% 17% 37% 16% .76 .63 .26 61 .22 0.23
VS 4-14 8% 7% 3% 14% 38% 13% .80 .68 .30 70 .26 0.31
VS 4-20 12% 9% 4% 11% 31% 11% .86 .75 .35 81 .30 0.40
VS 6-08 7% 4% 2% 31% 38% 18% .76 .63 .26 60 .22 0.32
VS 6-14 11% 7% 4% 25% 38% 15% .80 .68 .30 70 .26 0.42
VS 6-20 17% 10% 5% 18% 32% 12% .86 .75 .35 81 .30 0.57
VS 7-08 6% 3% 3% 27% 37% 13% .76 .63 .26 61 .22 0.27
VS 7-14 11% 5% 4% 23% 38% 12% .80 .68 .29 68 .25 0.44
VS 7-20 15% 7% 7% 16% 32% 9% .86 .75 .34 78 .28 0.54
VS 8-14 10% 5% 2% 20% 37% 10% .80 .68 .30 69 .26 0.38
VS 19-14 10% 7% 4% 19% 38% 15% .80 .68 .30 70 .26 0.38
VS 26-14 9% 6% 4% 16% 38% 13% .80 .68 .30 70 .26 0.35
VS 27-14 6% 4% 2% 11% 38% 8% .80 .68 .30 69 .26 0.23
VS 29-14 9% 8% 5% 18% 38% 16% .80 .68 .30 70 .26 0.35

VIRACO N // 159
P E R F O R M A N C E D ATA
160
A C O U S T I C P E R FO R M A N C E D ATA TA B L E S
I N S U L AT I N G A C O U S T I C A L D ATA
Viracon Acoustical Glass is made from combinations of various glass types along with acoustical window frames to help you effectively reduce sound transmission
from airplanes, trains, vehicles and other unwanted noises. The performance data below applies to an insulating unit constructed with two plies of glass and an air
or argon filled space. Data is based on testing ~ 36" x 84" glass to ASTM E413-87 in an acoustical wall. *OITC is estimated based on this test. Glass size and glazing
system will affect STC rating.

The STC (Sound Transmission Class) rating is a single-number rating system for interior building partitions and viewing windows used to categorize
acoustic performance. Its original intent was to quantify interior building partitions not exterior wall components. As a result it is not recommended

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
for glass selection of exterior wall applications since the single-number rating was achieved under a specific set of laboratory conditions.

The OITC (Outside-Inside Transmission Class) rating is used to classify acoustic performance of glazing in exterior applications.

Frequency (Hz)

Insulating Glass Construction STC OITC* 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000

Sound Transmission Loss (dB)

1/2" overall - 1/8" glass, 1/4" airspace, 1/8" glass 28 26 26 21 23 23 26 21 19 24 27 30 33 36 40 44 46 39 34 45

5/8" overall - 1/8" glass, 3/8" airspace, 1/8" glass 31 26 26 23 23 20 23 19 23 27 29 32 35 39 44 47 48 41 36 43

1" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace, 1/4" glass 35 30 27 24 29 22 22 25 30 33 35 38 40 42 42 37 37 43 46 49

1" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" argon space, 1/4" glass 35 29 32 29 28 22 20 25 30 33 37 40 43 45 44 39 40 45 49 52

1" overall - 1/4" glass, 9/16" airspace, 3/16" glass 37 30 32 26 25 20 24 29 33 34 38 41 43 46 46 42 36 43 48 53

1-1/8" overall - 5/16" glass, 1/2" airspace, 5/16" glass 37 32 26 24 25 31 24 32 32 35 37 39 39 38 36 38 42 44 46 49

1-1/4" overall - 3/8" glass, 1/2" airspace, 3/8" glass 37 32 29 23 23 29 31 34 34 35 36 36 35 35 36 40 43 47 49 48

1-1/2" overall - 1/4" glass, 1" airspace, 1/4" glass 37 30 22 19 27 23 31 30 35 35 36 39 41 42 41 36 37 46 51 56

1-1/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace, 5/16" glass 38 33 30 24 29 26 29 33 34 36 39 41 41 40 38 37 39 43 46 48

1-1/4" overall - 1/4" glass, 3/4" airspace, 1/4" glass 38 31 27 23 28 21 27 29 34 35 37 41 43 45 44 39 39 46 49 52

1-1/8" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace, 3/8" glass 39 34 28 26 32 29 29 31 35 37 38 39 41 43 41 40 41 44 47 49

1-3/16" overall - 5/16" glass, 1/2" airspace, 3/8" glass 39 34 29 26 26 31 30 37 36 37 39 39 40 37 35 39 43 46 48 49

1-3/8" overall - 1/4" glass, 3/4" airspace, 3/8" glass 40 33 30 23 31 28 33 37 39 40 41 39 38 38 39 39 40 47 51 53


T R I P L E I N S U L AT I N G A C O U S T I C A L D ATA

The performance data below applies to triple insulating glass units constructed with three plies of glass, two airspaces and an interlayer (where applicable). Data is
based on testing ~ 36" x 84" glass to ASTM E413-87 in an acoustical wall. *OITC is estimated based on this test. Glass size and glazing system will affect STC rating.

Frequency (Hz)
Triple Insulating STC 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000
OITC*
Glass Construction
Sound Transmission Loss (dB)

1-3/4" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,


39 31 25 22 29 24 25 29 34 37 40 43 46 48 47 41 41 47 52 58
1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace, 1/4" glass

1-7/8" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,


1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace, 41 33 24 25 31 29 31 36 37 39 39 41 41 42 42 43 44 48 50 49
3/16" glass, .030" PVB, 3/16" glass
2-3/4" overall - 3/8" glass, 3/4" airspace,
5/16" glass, 3/4" airspace, 45 35 33 30 34 37 39 43 44 45 46 43 41 41 43 49 55 57 61 65
1/4" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass

M O N O L I T H I C A C O U S T I C A L D ATA
The performance data below applies to monolithic glass. Data is based on testing ~ 36" x 84" glass to ASTM E413-87 in an acoustical wall. *OITC is estimated based
on this test. Glass size and glazing system will affect STC rating. The monolithic glass is one lite of glass.

Frequency (Hz)

Monolithic Glass Construction STC OITC* 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000

Sound Transmission Loss (dB)

1/8" overall - 1/8" glass 30 25 19 17 18 21 23 22 24 27 28 30 30 32 34 35 36 33 26 30

1/4" overall - 1/4" glass 31 29 23 25 25 24 28 26 29 31 33 34 34 35 34 30 27 32 37 31

3/8" overall - 3/8" glass 34 32 26 27 27 30 32 31 34 35 36 35 33 30 30 35 38 41 46 48

1/2" overall - 1/2" glass 36 33 26 30 26 30 33 33 34 36 37 35 32 32 36 40 43 46 50 51

VIRACO N // 161
P E R F O R M A N C E D ATA
162
L A M I N AT E D A C O U S T I C A L D ATA

The performance data below applies to laminated glass units constructed with two plies of glass and an interlayer. Data is based on testing ~ 36" x 84" glass to
ASTM E413-87 in an acoustical wall. *OITC is estimated based on this test. Glass size and glazing system will affect STC rating.

Frequency (Hz)

STC OITC* 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
Laminated Glass Construction
Sound Transmission Loss (dB)

1/4" overall - 1/8" glass, .015" PVB, 1/8" glass 33 30 27 23 27 24 27 28 29 31 33 35 35 35 33 31 32 37 41 45

3/16" overall - S/S glass, .030" PVB, S/S glass 35 31 29 29 29 25 27 29 29 31 32 34 34 34 34 35 33 36 39 41

1/4" overall - 1/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass 35 31 25 26 28 27 29 29 30 32 34 35 35 36 36 35 35 38 43 46

1/4" overall - 1/8" glass, .045" PVB, 1/8" glass 35 31 24 27 27 28 28 29 30 32 34 35 36 36 37 36 35 38 43 46

5/16" overall - 1/8" glass, .060" PVB, 1/8" glass 35 31 25 25 26 29 28 30 30 32 34 35 35 36 36 36 36 39 43 46

3/8" overall - 3/16" glass, 0.15" PVB, 3/16" glass 36 32 27 25 26 30 31 31 33 35 35 35 35 33 33 37 41 44 48 51

3/8" overall - 3/16" glass, .030" PVB, 3/16" glass 36 33 27 27 27 30 31 31 33 34 35 36 36 35 34 37 41 45 49 52

3/8" overall - 1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass 36 33 27 28 26 30 31 31 32 34 35 36 36 35 35 36 40 44 48 51

1/2" overall - 1/4" glass, .015" PVB, 1/4" glass 36 32 25 25 27 30 32 32 34 35 35 35 33 32 35 40 43 46 49 51

9/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .075" Storm, 1/4" glass 36 35 27 30 30 31 31 33 32 33 34 35 35 34 36 40 43 45 47 47

9/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .090" SGP, 1/4"glass 36 34 31 30 29 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 34 32 34 37 40 42 44 47

7/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .060" PVB, 1/8" glass 37 33 27 28 27 30 31 31 33 35 36 37 37 37 36 37 41 44 48 51

9/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .100" StormGuard, 1/4" glass 37 35 32 31 30 31 33 34 34 34 35 36 35 35 37 41 44 47 49 51

1/2" overall - 1/4" glass, 030" PVB, 1/4" glass 38 34 25 29 28 30 33 33 34 36 37 37 37 36 37 41 45 48 51 53

1/2" overall - 1/4" glass, .045" PVB, 1/4" glass 38 34 26 30 27 30 33 33 34 36 37 38 37 36 37 41 45 48 51 54

9/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass 39 34 26 29 28 30 33 33 35 36 37 38 38 37 38 41 44 47 51 54

3/4" overall - 1/2" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass 39 36 31 35 33 33 34 36 36 37 36 35 34 39 41 46 48 50 52 56

5/8" overall - 3/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass 40 36 29 30 28 32 34 35 36 38 38 38 36 38 42 46 49 52 55 57

13/16" overall - 1/2" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass 41 36 29 30 29 32 35 35 37 38 38 38 37 41 44 48 50 53 56 56


I N S U L AT I N G L A M I N AT E D A C O U S T I C A L D ATA

The performance data below applies to insulating laminated glass units constructed with three plies of glass, an interlayer and an airspace. Data is based on testing

~ 36" x 84" glass to ASTM E413-87 in an acoustical wall. *OITC is estimated based on this test. Glass size and glazing system will affect STC rating.

Frequency (Hz)
Insulating Laminated STC 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000
OITC*
Glass Construction
Sound Transmission Loss (dB)
13/16" overall - 3/16" glass, 3/8" airspace,
37 31 27 27 26 24 22 28 32 35 38 38 39 40 42 43 41 45 52 57
1/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass
15/16" overall - 3/16" glass, 1/2" airspace,
39 31 26 23 25 23 27 31 34 36 38 39 41 43 45 46 43 49 55 55
1/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass
1" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,
39 31 28 20 29 24 26 30 34 36 39 42 43 44 44 41 40 47 52 56
1/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass
1-5/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,
39 34 29 25 30 27 31 34 35 34 36 38 40 41 42 43 44 47 50 49
1/4" glass, .075" Storm, 1/4" glass
1-5/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,
39 34 29 24 32 27 32 34 35 34 36 38 40 40 41 41 42 46 48 49
1/4" glass, .090" SGP, 1/4" glass
1-1/8" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,
40 30 28 17 28 29 33 34 38 40 40 41 41 41 41 40 43 49 54 58
1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass
1-1/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 7/16" airspace,
40 33 31 25 30 27 29 34 36 37 39 40 42 43 42 41 44 47 51 51
3/16" glass, .030" PVB, 3/16" glass
1-5/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,
40 34 28 23 30 28 32 35 36 36 37 39 41 43 43 43 45 48 50 49
1/4" glass, .100" Stormguard, 1/4" glass
1-5/8" overall - 1/4" glass, 1" airspace,
40 32 24 24 31 28 33 36 37 39 39 40 41 41 41 42 43 47 49 47
3/16" glass, .030" PVB, 3/16" glass
1-1/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,
41 32 24 23 28 26 28 33 36 37 39 42 44 46 46 43 44 50 53 55
1/8" glass, .060" PVB, 1/8" glass
1-1/8" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,
41 35 32 27 29 28 31 35 37 39 41 42 43 44 43 42 45 50 53 54
3/16" glass, .030" PVB, 3/16" glass
1-1/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 7/16" airspace,
41 34 31 26 29 26 30 33 36 36 39 42 44 45 45 44 45 49 51 50
3/16" glass, .030" AC, 3/16" glass
1-3/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,
42 35 30 29 31 28 31 34 37 39 41 42 44 46 45 44 47 52 55 60
3/16" glass, .060" PVB, 3/16" glass
1-5/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,

VIRACO N // 163
42 34 29 24 30 29 32 37 40 40 41 42 44 45 44 45 48 53 57 59
1/4" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass

P E R F O R M A N C E D ATA
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Frequency (Hz)
Insulating Laminated STC 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000
OITC*
Glass Construction
Sound Transmission Loss (dB)
1-5/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 5/8" airspace,
3/16" glass, .060" PVB, 3/16" glass 42 35 29 24 30 29 32 37 40 40 41 42 44 45 44 45 48 53 57 59

1-1/4" overall - 1/4" glass, 1/2" airspace,


43 36 31 29 32 30 32 35 38 40 40 42 44 46 47 46 47 52 56 61
1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass
1-3/8" overall - 5/16" glass, 5/8" airspace,
43 37 28 28 34 36 33 40 41 42 43 43 42 40 40 43 49 53 57 61
3/16" glass,.060" PVB, 3/16" glass
1-7/16" overall - 3/16" glass, 11/16" airspace,
43 35 27 27 29 29 30 35 39 40 41 42 43 46 50 52 50 53 57 59
3/8" glass, .030" PVB, 3/16" glass

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
1-11/16" overall - 3/8" glass, 3/4" airspace,
43 37 25 31 38 33 37 39 42 43 43 42 40 40 41 56 50 55 58 61
1/4" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass
1-7/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 3/4" airspace,
44 36 28 26 32 30 35 37 40 41 43 44 45 47 47 44 47 53 57 60
3/16" glass, .060" PVB, 3/16" glass
1-9/16" overall - 1/4" glass, 3/4" airspace,
44 37 28 29 36 32 34 39 41 41 41 43 44 45 45 46 47 52 56 61
1/4" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass
1-15/16" overall - 3/8" glass, 1" airspace,
46 36 24 30 33 35 40 41 44 45 45 44 44 44 43 46 50 54 57 58
1/4" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass
D O U B L E L A M I N AT E D I N S U L AT I N G A C O U S T I C A L D ATA

The performance data below applies to double laminated insulating glass units constructed with four plies of glass, two interlayers and an airspace. Data is based
on testing ~ 36" x 84" glass to ASTM E413-87 in an acoustical wall. *OITC is estimated based on this test. Glass size and glazing system will affect STC rating.

Frequency (Hz)
Double Laminated Insulating 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000
STC OITC*
Glass Construction
Sound Transmission Loss (dB)

1-7/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass, 35


1/2" airspace, 3/16" glass, .060" PVB, 3/16" glass 41 32 25 29 31 33 35 37 38 39 39 40 41 42 43 43 44 45 46

1" overall - 1/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass, 33


1/2" airspace, 1/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass 42 26 21 29 28 30 34 36 40 42 44 44 44 45 46 47 52 57 58

1-3/8" overall - 5/32" glass, .030" PVB, 5/16" glass, 35


1/2" airspace, 5/32" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass 42 29 24 30 35 35 37 39 39 40 40 40 39 44 48 52 56 59 61

1-5/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass, 36


1/2" airspace, 5/32" glass, .060" PVB, 5/32" glass 43 30 25 29 33 34 38 42 42 43 44 42 41 42 44 49 52 55 57

1-11/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass, 33


3/4" airspace, 3/16" glass, .030" PVB, 3/16" glass 44 21 23 31 35 37 40 42 42 43 42 42 42 44 48 51 55 57 59

1-9/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass,


44 37 32 26 35 35 35 40 41 42 42 43 44 44 45 47 50 56 54 45
3/4" airspace, 1/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass

2-1/8" overall - 1/4" glass, .100" PVB, 1/4" glass,


45 38 30 31 36 35 38 42 42 41 41 40 41 44 47 50 53 56 58 60
3/4" airspace, 1/4" glass, .060" PVB, 1/2" glass

2-3/8" overall - 3/8" glass, .060" PVB, 3/8" glass,


45 38 28 32 37 35 38 39 41 38 40 41 44 46 49 52 55 57 56 53
3/4" airspace, 3/8" glass, .090" PVB, 3/8" glass

2-5/8" overall - 3/8" glass, .060" PVB, 3/8" glass,


45 38 29 32 37 37 37 40 42 38 39 41 44 47 50 53 55 57 59 60
1" airspace, 3/8" glass, .090" PVB, 3/8" glass

VIRACO N // 165
P E R F O R M A N C E D ATA
166
D O U B L E G L A Z E D I N S U L AT I N G A C O U S T I C A L D ATA

The performance data below applies to double glazed insulating glass units. Data is based on testing ~ 36" x 84" glass to ASTM E413-87 in an acoustical wall. *OITC is estimated
based on this test. Glass size and glazing system will affect STC rating. These double-glazed applications are provided for information only and refer to field-glazed applications.
Viracon supplies only the glass components.

Frequency (Hz)
Double Glazed Insulating 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000
STC OITC*
Glass Construction
Sound Transmission Loss (dB)

V IR AC ON / / P E R FO R MANCE DATA
1-7/16" overall - 1/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass,
42 33 22 27 27 28 31 35 38 41 42 43 44 45 47 47 45 50 58 61
1" airspace, 3/16" glass

2-7/16" overall - 1/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass,


45 35 24 25 34 33 34 40 41 44 44 46 47 47 48 48 46 50 55 56
2" airspace, 3/16" glass

1-13/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass,


46 35 21 28 33 37 38 42 43 45 44 44 44 45 49 53 57 59 62 63
1" airspace, 1/8" glass, .060" PVB, 1/8" glass

2-11/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass,


46 39 27 36 33 33 35 39 41 45 45 46 46 46 49 51 52 56 60 62
2" airspace, 3/16" glass

2-7/8" overall - 1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass,


46 42 34 37 33 38 40 42 44 48 47 46 45 52 56 51 55 59 61 62
2" airspace, 3/8" glass

4-7/16" overall - 1/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass,


48 39 26 36 34 37 37 43 44 48 49 51 51 50 51 50 47 51 58 60
4" airspace, 3/16" glass

4-11/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass,


49 41 30 37 33 38 37 42 45 49 50 51 50 48 50 53 58 57 61 64
4" airspace, 3/16" glass

4-7/8" overall - 1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass,


49 44 38 38 33 40 40 43 46 51 52 52 50 45 48 53 56 59 62 64
4" airspace, 3/8" glass

4-15/16" overall - 1/2" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass,


49 40 29 33 31 36 38 43 44 46 47 49 50 52 52 55 59 59 58 60
4" airspace, 1/8" glass

5-1/16" overall - 1/4" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass,


50 43 31 39 35 39 41 43 46 51 52 52 49 48 50 54 59 61 63 64
4" airspace, 1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass

5-5/16" overall - 1/2" glass, .060" PVB, 1/4" glass,


50 43 31 42 33 40 42 43 46 50 50 50 49 50 52 55 60 62 64 64
4" airspace, 1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass

4-3/4" overall - 1/4" glass, .030" PVB, 1/4" glass,


51 44 34 38 34 40 41 45 47 51 52 53 53 51 52 55 58 60 62 64
4" airspace, 1/8" glass, .030" PVB, 1/8" glass
P E R F O R M A N C E D ATA

VIETCOMBANK TOWER
LOCATION: HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM // GLASS TYPE: VRE1-59, VLE1-70 // ARCHITECT: PELLI CLARKE PELLI ARCHITECTS

GLAZING CONTRACTOR: EUROWINDOW JSC // PHOTOGRAPHER: VIRACON, NGUYEN HONG LONG

VIRACO N // 167
PHOTOGRAPHY INDEX
185 POST STREET MONOLITHIC, SILK-SCREEN 090

535 MISSION VRE1-54 iii

AMAZON VULCAN BLOCK 26 & 32 VE1-2M, SILK-SCREEN 021

BBVA COMPASS PLAZA VNE1-63, VNE24-63, VRE1-46, SPANDREL 019

BRIDGEPOINT ACTIVE HEALTHCARE VNE15-63, VRE15-38 i

CARPENTERS UNION INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (ITC) PHASE V VNE24-63 002

CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN LIVING, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY VE1-2M, VE1-85 055
COLLABORATIVE LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING, OHSU/OSU VE1-2M, VNE1-63 068

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY VLE1-70/PACIFICA 087

COLORADO TOWER VRE1-46, VRE19-38, VS1-14 078

CONFIDENTIAL PROJECT VE1-85, VRE1-46 115

CONNEXTIONS VRE26-38 008

DELTA HOTEL & BREMNER TOWER, SOUTHCORE FINANCIAL CENTRE VE1-2M, VE1-42, VE24-2M, VLE19-57, VRE1-46, VRE19-59 074

DNV GL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE VLE26-39, SILK-SCREEN 023

EDITH GREEN-WENDELL WYATT FEDERAL BUILDING (RENOVATION) VE2-2M 044

EIGHTH AND MAIN VE1-42, VE6-42 000

EL PASO CLOCK TOWER, SOUTHWEST UNIVERSITY PARK DIGITALDISTINCTIONSTM, LAMINATED, MONOLITHIC 033

FAENA HOUSE, SAXONY HOTEL (RENOVATION) VE1-42, ROOMSIDE TM


LOW-E 014

FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING CYBERSHIELDTM, VLE13-57, VRE13-59 045

FIONA STANLEY HOSPITAL VNE1-63, VNE19-63 043

GATES HALL, CORNELL UNIVERSITY DIGITALDISTINCTIONSTM, VNE24-63, VRE24-38 COVER

GENERAL FUNDING OFFICE BUILDING VLE19-39, VLE26-39 085

GRAN TORRE COSTANERA VRE1-54 075

HILTON COLUMBUS DOWNTOWN CLEARPOINTTM, LAMINATED, SILK-SCREEN, VE1-2M 063

HOWARD HUGHES CENTER VA1-18, VA1-35, VS1-08, VT1-20 088

HUB GROUP CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS VNE1-63, SPANDREL 016

HUSKY STADIUM, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (RENOVATION) VE1-45 125

IBC BANK PLAZA VE1-2M, VE1-42 066

JAMCO TEXAS HEADQUARTERS CLEARPOINT , DIGITALDISTINCTIONS , VRE29-38, VRE29-54


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063

LIBERTY PARKWAY TOWER VE1-2M, VE19-2M, VRE1-54 048

LIFE SCIENCE LABORATORIES, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS VE1-2M 045

MARITIME AND SEAFOOD INDUSTRY MUSEUM VUE1-50 034

MARRIOTT MARQUIS VE1-2M, VRE1-38, VRE1-59, LAMINATED 046

MICHAEL A. EVANS CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES, MARIAN UNIVERSITY VE1-2M, VE1-85, VUE1-50, VANCEVA COLOR SYSTEM 083, 094

MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO-HEADQUARTERS VUE1-50 070

NOVA SCOTIA POWER CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS VE1-2M, VRE1-59 130

NORTH PATIENT TOWER, ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER VLE1-39, VLE1-57, VS1-20 076

NU SKIN INNOVATION CENTER (EXPANSION) LAMINATED, VRE1-59 038

ONE57 VRE13-59, VRE19-59 096

ORCHARD TRIMBLE VNE1-63, SILK-SCREEN 027

PATRIOT PLAZA, SARASOTA NATIONAL CEMETERY LAMINATED 040

SKYSONG3, ASU SCOTTSDALE INNOVATION CENTER VUE1-30, VUE1-50 015

THE MOTHER BABY CENTER VE19-2M, VANCEVA COLOR SYSTEM 087

THE RESIDENCES AT CITYCENTER VE1-2M, VE3-2M 004

TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER VE1-2M, VE1-85, VNE1-63, SILK-SCREEN 028

TORRE SOFIA VNE1-63, VRE1-38 073

UBIQUOSS VNE1-63 068

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS VE1-2M, VE2-2M, VRE1-38, VRE1-59 128

VIETCOMBANK TOWER VLE1-70, VRE1-59 167

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